The Urhobo Studies Association (USA) will conduct the grand finale of the Sen Ede Dafinone's Urhobo Language Competition 2024 in memory of Sen Pius Akporokena Ewherido on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the 500 Capacity Hall, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) by 10:00am.
The following ten candidates have been shortlisted to participate in the grand finale of the competition: Omonigho Raphael, Inekuku Elo Bright, Amrevwobrise Miracle Oghenevwarho, Akpoyibo Goodnews Avwerosuo, Onoji Ogheneruona, Okperin Ufuoma, Izobo Favour Erighe, Urhobe Onome, Adjekidiphri, Jesuome Hezekiah and Iteye Promise.
The participants are expected to dress in Urhobo traditional attire to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Urhobo people.
It would be recalled that the first stage of the competition took place on Saturday, August 17, 2024 simultaneously at DELSU Abraka, Government College Ughelli and Urhobo College Effurun while the second stage of the competition took place at the New Faculty of Arts Complex, DELSU, Abraka on Saturday, August 24, 2024.