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Oborevwori present staff of office to Delta monarch, vows lasting solution to perennial flooding in community
Written By: Michael Oladapo
05 Dec 2024 06:08 PM
ASABA, Delta – The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori promised the Aboh Kingdom that the state government would liaise with the Federal Government to provide a lasting solution to the annual flooding ravaging the Community.
Speaking on Thursday, Governor Oborevwori, who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme during the presentation of Staff of Office to His Imperial Majesty, Dr. Gregory Nnamdi Oputa as Obi Oputa III, the 20th Obi of Aboh in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, maintained that the state government would intensify efforts to ensure the Federal Government dredge the River Niger to check the flooding.
According to “The issue of dredging the River Niger is a long-standing one; it will best be handled by the Federal Government as many states will be affected. It is only the Federal Government that can dredge the River Niger”.
He congratulated Dr. Oputa for his successful emergence as the Obi of Aboh and urged him to deploy the rich experience and exposure he had garnered before coming to the throne to the benefit of his people.
“As a traditional ruler, especially under a democratic dispensation, it is crucial that I stress the need for you to follow the path of dialogue and consensus in all your dealings with your subjects and in all the community’s relationship with all tiers and levels of government.
“It is my sincere hope that Your Majesty will strive to maintain the sanctity of his exalted office and lead your people to greater prosperity while upholding the tenet of justice, fair play, and equity.
“I am indeed glad to identify with and share the joy of this wonderful and endearing occasion of the formal presentation of Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Obi Oputa III, the Obi of Aboh.
“The personalities here in this occasion – captains of industry, notable traditional and community leaders, top legislative and government functionaries, friends and well-wishers of Aboh Kingdom from far and near – bear testimony to the significance, honor, and grandeur of the momentous and historic occasion.
“Perhaps it could not have been otherwise.
“Your Royal Majesty is inheriting the enviable peace, harmony, and love, which form some of the enduring legacies left behind by your predecessor, Obi Imegwu; his peaceful bent extended beyond the frontiers of Aboh Kingdom as he became the rallying point of royalty in Ndoshimili and beyond.
“I appeal to the people and His Royal Majesty to squarely face the challenge of not only maintaining but improving on the high standards and lofty ideals that Aboh Kingdom is known for.
“I urge you, the people of Aboh Kingdom, to accept the challenge of making the reign of Obi Oputa III one of the most successful in the annals of kingship not only in Aboh, Ndoshimili or Delta State but the country in general.
“I urge you, as a matter of tradition and the long history of your genial bent, to accord the Obi your total and unqualified support and loyalty to enable him to get better focused on providing qualitative and selfless leadership for the kingdom.
“I thank you for the kind words you put in for the administration and the modest efforts we are making to develop every part of the State.
“I also thank you most sincerely for your patience and orderly conduct of your affairs,” the governor said.
Earlier during his speech, Iyesele Onowu of Aboh Kingdom, Chief Charles Ifeanyi Odili, called for the cooperation of the Aboh Traditional Council (ATC) for meaningful growth and peace of the kingdom, stating that your full cooperation is needed for the arduous task ahead.
“To those who contested and lost, I wish to extend my olive branch to you; come and join us to build our kingdom,” he said.
He urged the state government to provide a lasting solution to the annual menacing flood that ravages the community by dredging the River Niger.
In the same vein, the Chairman of the Staff of the Office Presentation Committee, Chief Tony Amechi, reiterated that the events mark a significant milestone in the journey of unity and cultural heritage.
He thanked the Governor of Delta State for presenting the Staff of the Office as he expressed confidence in the ability of Obi Oputa III to take the Aboh Kingdom to greater heights.
Speaking on Thursday, Governor Oborevwori, who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme during the presentation of Staff of Office to His Imperial Majesty, Dr. Gregory Nnamdi Oputa as Obi Oputa III, the 20th Obi of Aboh in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, maintained that the state government would intensify efforts to ensure the Federal Government dredge the River Niger to check the flooding.
According to “The issue of dredging the River Niger is a long-standing one; it will best be handled by the Federal Government as many states will be affected. It is only the Federal Government that can dredge the River Niger”.
He congratulated Dr. Oputa for his successful emergence as the Obi of Aboh and urged him to deploy the rich experience and exposure he had garnered before coming to the throne to the benefit of his people.
“As a traditional ruler, especially under a democratic dispensation, it is crucial that I stress the need for you to follow the path of dialogue and consensus in all your dealings with your subjects and in all the community’s relationship with all tiers and levels of government.
“It is my sincere hope that Your Majesty will strive to maintain the sanctity of his exalted office and lead your people to greater prosperity while upholding the tenet of justice, fair play, and equity.
“I am indeed glad to identify with and share the joy of this wonderful and endearing occasion of the formal presentation of Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Obi Oputa III, the Obi of Aboh.
“The personalities here in this occasion – captains of industry, notable traditional and community leaders, top legislative and government functionaries, friends and well-wishers of Aboh Kingdom from far and near – bear testimony to the significance, honor, and grandeur of the momentous and historic occasion.
“Perhaps it could not have been otherwise.
“Your Royal Majesty is inheriting the enviable peace, harmony, and love, which form some of the enduring legacies left behind by your predecessor, Obi Imegwu; his peaceful bent extended beyond the frontiers of Aboh Kingdom as he became the rallying point of royalty in Ndoshimili and beyond.
“I appeal to the people and His Royal Majesty to squarely face the challenge of not only maintaining but improving on the high standards and lofty ideals that Aboh Kingdom is known for.
“I urge you, the people of Aboh Kingdom, to accept the challenge of making the reign of Obi Oputa III one of the most successful in the annals of kingship not only in Aboh, Ndoshimili or Delta State but the country in general.
“I urge you, as a matter of tradition and the long history of your genial bent, to accord the Obi your total and unqualified support and loyalty to enable him to get better focused on providing qualitative and selfless leadership for the kingdom.
“I thank you for the kind words you put in for the administration and the modest efforts we are making to develop every part of the State.
“I also thank you most sincerely for your patience and orderly conduct of your affairs,” the governor said.
Earlier during his speech, Iyesele Onowu of Aboh Kingdom, Chief Charles Ifeanyi Odili, called for the cooperation of the Aboh Traditional Council (ATC) for meaningful growth and peace of the kingdom, stating that your full cooperation is needed for the arduous task ahead.
“To those who contested and lost, I wish to extend my olive branch to you; come and join us to build our kingdom,” he said.
He urged the state government to provide a lasting solution to the annual menacing flood that ravages the community by dredging the River Niger.
In the same vein, the Chairman of the Staff of the Office Presentation Committee, Chief Tony Amechi, reiterated that the events mark a significant milestone in the journey of unity and cultural heritage.
He thanked the Governor of Delta State for presenting the Staff of the Office as he expressed confidence in the ability of Obi Oputa III to take the Aboh Kingdom to greater heights.
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