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  • Lagos PDP crisis:Adewale’s ward counters SEC,denies suspending him

     

    Lagos PDP crisis: Adewale’s ward counter’s SEC ,denies suspending  him

    Suspension
    By Adeyemi Adeleye
    Lagos, June 21, 2024 (NAN) The PDP leadership at Ward M1, Alimosho Local Government Area (LGA) in Lagos says the party’s former State Chairman, Otunba Segun Adewale (aka Aeroland) remains a bonafide PDP member at the ward.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Adewale, whose political base is Alimosho ,was suspended by the LGA exco for allegedly causing disaffection in the party and tarnishing the party’s image.

    Adewale’s suspension was announced by Alhaji Isiaka Shodiya, the PDP Chairman in Alimosho LGA , at a news conference on June 11 in Lagos.

    Similarly, the Lagos State PDP Executive Committee on Friday ratified the indefinite suspension of Adewale, acting on  petitions from the LGA executive against the party chieftain.

    In a letter signed by Mr Soji Orioye,the State Secretary, the PDP Executive Committee(SEC) also said Adewale’s ward had notified it about his suspension, via a letter.

    However, Mr Kenneth Nwaeze, the PDP Chairman, Ward M1, in Alimosho LGA, said the party chieftain was never suspended at the ward.

     

    In a communique issued after the ward executive meeting on Friday, Nwaeze said  Adewale remained a bonafide member of the party  and  should be accorded due respect as a party member.

    Describing Adewale as major party financier at the ward, Nwaeze said that his purported suspension by the LGA and State Executive Committee  was illegal.

    The chairman said: “We are pleased to inform the general public and PDP stakeholders nationwide that the ward M1 executive dissociates Itself from the purported suspension of Otunba Segun Adewale (Aeroland) from our party.

    “We have not ,for once, have any reason ,whatsoever, to set up a disciplinary committee against Adewale, whom we hold in high esteem and had recently passed a vote-of-confidence in him as a law abiding, loyal, committed and major financier of our great party at the ward, LGA and state level.”he said.

    He said that the news of the ratification of Adewale’s suspension by the state executive committee  came to the ward leaders as a surprise .

     

    “We are bold to inform the party leadership nationwide that we didn’t carry out any disciplinary procedure against Otunba Segun Adewale and were not consulted either by the LGA or state before any disciplinary action was unconstitutionally taken,” he said.

    He called on the PDP State Secretary, Mr Soji Orioye, to kindly remove the part where he stated that the suspension of Adewale was carried out by the ward.

    “This is a malicious fabrication capable of instigating disunity among the peace-loving and long-suffering members of our ward, who have sacrificed for the party in the past. This is an act of incrimination on our part.

    “While we continue to show maximum respect for the higher level of our great party, we expected that for the state to ratify an ill-fated suspension of a prominent financier of the party in the state, the state executive or perhaps the State Secretary or Legal Adviser would exercise  due diligence.

    “The party leaders should have constituted a fact-finding committee to get to the root of the matter at the ward level before taking any  action,” Nwaeze said.

    He said that the ward leaders believed that the state executive must have been misinformed that the suspension was carried out by the ward as evident in the ratification letter.

    “We also wish to state clearly that the LGA can not usurp or override the legitimate and constitutional authorities and procedures vested in the ward executive by our party constitution.

    “The purported suspension of Aeroland by the LGA was carried out in bad faith and in total disregard of the constitution of our party which empowers the ward executive to carry out the suspension of a member of our party.

    “The disciplinary procedures against erring members as clearly stated in our party Constitution section (57) 1 to 7 is unambiguous.

    “The body of the purported suspension letter written by the LGA executive and the procedure was not in anyway in conformity with the party Constitution as stated above,” he added.

    He said that the state executive acted without consultation and investigation before taking action,saying at no time was the party chieftain questioned over any act of misconduct at the ward.

    “Segun Adewale at the moment remains the most popular figure in Lagos PDP as evident in the result of 2023 general election ,where he garnered the highest votes for our party as Lagos West senatorial candidate.

    “Adewale deserves utmost respect and appreciationfrom all levels and organs of the party for his moral and financial contributions to the growth and electoral performance of our party in Lagos State.

    “He remains a prominent and one of the topmost financiers of our party in the state,” Nwaeze said.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    AYO/BHB

    Edited by Buhari Bolaji

  • Arms control centre seeks database of illegal arms recovery from police

     

    Arms

    By Sumaila Ogbaje

    Abuja, June 21, 2024 (NAN) The National Coordinator, National Centre for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), Johnson Kokumo, has urged the Nigeria Police to avail the centre with the database of recovered illicit arms.

    Kokumo, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), made the request when he led management team of the centre in a courtesy visit to the Inspector -General of Police, Kayode EgbetokunWe on Friday in Abuja.

    He said the visit was to solicit for more support and collaboration in the area of intelligence sharing, adding that the police was highly dependable when it came to intelligence gathering.

    “We also want to seek for your support in area of enforcement of laws.

    “Of course, there are laws that prescribe punishment for illegal possession of firearms and the laws are being enforced most appropriately, we will be able to fight the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.

    “We are equally seeking the support and understanding of the Inspector General of Police in area of generating national data, and of course, analysis of this data for planning for the control of proliferation of small arms and light weapons.

    “We know too well that the Nigerian Police force has records of recovered arms and ammunition across the federation.

    “I want to seize this opportunity to make this known to the police that the center has a national data center where we collate data recovered by all agencies of governments.

    “We don’t only come up with figures of recovered arms from various agencies of government, we go further to carry out investigation into the sources of these weapons,” he said.

    Kokumo said the centre was more interested in knowing the source of the guns that the criminals used to commit crimes, urging the police to always involve the centre whenever its investigators come in contact with small arms in the course of their investigation.

    According to him, the centre has the capacity to trace the company or manufacturer of weapons and to further trace to whom such weapons were sold by the manufacturing company.

    The Coordinator commended the police for the support it had extended to the centre since its creation in 2021 in the area of manpower enforcement supports.

    He said the police had assisted the centre to nab some individuals that had been undermining the powers and responsibilities of the centre.

    In his response, the Inspector -General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said the police had no choice than to continue to work with NCCSALW to deliver on its mandate.

    Egbetokun assured the coordinator of the commitment of the police to continue to cooperate with the center, adding that they had realised that the center played important role in curbing the incidences of violent crime in Nigeria.

    “We all know that violent crimes in Nigeria is being driven by the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.

    “It is the result of illicit transaction in arms and light weapons that is actually aiding banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and even terrorism.

    “So your center has a big role to play and I want to assure you that the police will continue to support you in the areas of intelligence sharing, enforcement of all laws and in the areas of all operations that will lead to recovery of arms and that will also lead to tracing the sources of these arms.

    “I want to assure you that you should always count on us even in the area of training.

    “We will collaborate with you and I have no doubt in my mind that the relationship between the center and Nigerian police is going to improve with you as the head of the center,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    OYS/MNA

    Edited by Maureen Atuonwu

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  • SPP, FMOE to launch subnational climate governance performance

     

    Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke

     

    Environment
    By Fabian Ekeruche
    Lagos, June 21, 2024 (NAN) The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), in collaboration with the Department of Climate Change (DCC), Federal Ministry of Environment (FMOE) will launch the rating and ranking of the climate governance performance of Nigeria’s 36 states in July.

    This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Wole Adegbule, Senior Policy Analyst of SPP, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos.

    The statement quoted Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, President, SPP, as saying that the project builds on the mapping of the climate change impact, policy, and action of the states, which was executed by the team last year in collaboration with the DCC and the Nigeria Governors Forum.

    Okereke said the current project would provide a single rating and ranking report of the performance of the 36 states of Nigeria.

    He said the rating and ranking were done based on five governance criteria, namely, climate change governance administrative structure, and the presence or absence of climate policy and action plan.

    He listed others as; extent of climate change project implementation; extent of incorporation of climate finance in state budgets; and online visibility of state’ climate activities.

    According to him, the ranking and rating exercise is based on the responses provided by the states commissioners, permanent secretaries, and climate desk officers across the 36 states and extensive independent verification done by the research team and the Department of Climate Change staff.

    He expressed confidence that the rating and ranking exercise would raise awareness of climate in the states.
    He added that it would create an atmosphere of positive competition and a race to the top among the states.

    Okereke stated that the states with the highest ranking scores would be recognised during the report’s launch, expected to be held in the last week of July.

    The statement also quoted Mahmud Adam Kambari, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, as expressing delight at the official launch of the Subnational Coordination Meeting on Climate Change.

    Kambari noted that climate change is a major emergency and one of the most pressing issues in the country.

    He said that the conference would strengthen the synergy between national and subnational actors in order to achieve better climate governance in the country in line with the Transformative Agenda of the President.

    He described subnational climate change officers as key personnel in the fight against climate change, given their role in translating global climate goals into concrete actions and policies that resonate at the local level.

    The statement quoted Dr Iniobong Abiola-Awe, the Director of the Department of Climate Change, as saying that the initiative would help in tackling climate change challenges.

    Abiola-Awe listed the objectives to include, improving collaboration and knowledge sharing among Subnational Climate Change Desk Officers, promoting effective climate change action at the subnational level, and targeted training and capacity building of the desk officers.

    She urged climate change desk officers to be responsive and on time at all meetings, as they were expected to attend and offer updates on climate change initiatives, successes, problems, and lessons learned in their respective regions during the monthly sessions. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
    FBO/JNC
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    Edited by Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma

  • World bank supports Oyo govt. with N3.5bn grant to renovate 105 primary schools

    Grant
    By David Adeoye
    Ibadan, June 21, 2024 (NAN) The World Bank has supported Oyo State Government with N3.5 billion grant for the renovation of selected 105 public primary schools across the state.

    The state Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, made the disclosure on Friday in Ibadan during a symbolic presentation of cheques to representatives of some of the beneficiary schools.

    Makinde, who was represented by his deputy, Mr Bayo Lawal said the grant was meant for the renovation of primary schools with critical attention.

    The governor explained that the works would commence simultaneously in all the 105 schools selected across the three senatorial districts of the state.

    He admonished those in charge of the exercise to avoid doing shoddy jobs but to ensure that all the projects were in accordance with the prescriptions.

    He said that doing quality jobs would make the essence of the projects realisable and equally make the general public to appreciate government efforts in the education sector.

    “A huge amount of money is being put into this project and the beneficiaries must put eyes into what is being done in their respective schools.

    “The standard must be in accordance with prescriptions, so that our children will take maximum advantage of the facilities government is putting in place,” Makinde said.

    The Special Adviser to the Governor on Education Intervention, Mr Suraj Tiamiyu, said that the renovation of the 105 approved public primary schools mostly in the rural areas was expected to be completed within six weeks.

    Tiamiyu said the renovation would include construction of toilets, boreholes drilling among other facilities that would make learning environment more condusive for pupils.

    He added that the exercise would be properly monitored for effective delivery to standard and time framework.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the grant support is a World Bank Project under Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) – Additional Funding (AF).

    The project is a form of educational grant from the World Bank with Global Partnership for Education (GPE) aiming to increase equitable access for out-of-school children and improvement of literacy in beneficiary states.

    Oyo state and two other states, namely; Adamawa and Katsina were beneficiaries of the grant, which is also seeking to strengthen accountability for results in basic education in Nigeria. (NAN) www.nannews.ng

    DAK/MNA

    Edited by Maureen Atuonwu

  • Obi, others, bid farewell to late Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor

     

    Farewell

    By Monday Ajogun

    Obosi (Anambra), June 21, 2024 (NAN) Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, the State Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment, Mr Dom Onyenji, among others were present to mourn the late Nollywood icon, Mr Amaechi Monagu.

    Muonagor was on Friday buried in his Obosi country home in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state, amid tears from family members, relatives and the Nollywood family.

    Obi, while delivering his condolence speech, lamented the death of the icon and urged the bereaved family to take heart and prayed God for repose of his soul.

    On his part, the State Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment, Onyenji, described Nollywood as an industry for those who were creative.

    He noted that the industry had lost a creative personality in the late Amechi Muonagor.

    Onyenji maintained that the government of Anambra was on ground to mourn with Nollywood as the legend played his roles well while alive and mentored stars in the industry.

    In his remarks, the National President, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Mr Emeka Ejezie, urged the bereaved family to take heart as the deceased was a great man.

    Ejezie, who was represented by a veteran actor, Mr Steve Eboh, prayed that God in His infinite mercy will give them the heart with which to bear the loss.

    In her speech, the state chairman of AGN, Mrs Chinyere Anyaegbunam, said that they lost somebody who was very precious to all, emphasizung that the late icon was somebody people looked up to as a father figure in the industry.

    Anyaegbunam said that late Muonagor mentored so many of them in the movie industry. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    AJOM/

     

  • Sokoto varsity gets full courses accreditation 

    Sokoto varsity gets full courses accreditation
    Accreditation
    By Habibu Harisu
    Sokoto, June 21, 2024 (NAN) The National Universities Commission (NUC), has accreditated 18 undergraduate degree programmes in the Sokoto State University (SSU).
    This is contained in a statement issued by the University’s Public Relations Officer, Malam Zayyanu Shehu, on Friday in Sokoto.
    Shehu said the full accreditation status covered all the 18 courses undertaken by the university after an intensive exercise conducted by NUC.
    He said the summary of result was signed by the commission’s Acting Director of Accreditation, Mr Abraham Chundusu, on behalf the Executive Secretary of the Commission and presented to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bashir Garba.
    ” The programmes that obtained full accreditation status comprised Computer Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Microbiology.
    ” Others are Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Arabic, Hausa, History, and Islamic Studies, Education Computer Science, Education Mathematics, Education Physics, Education Biology, and Education Chemistry, ” Shehu said.
    According to him, while commenting on the result of the accreditation, the SSU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bashir Garba, expressed the institution’s warm appreciation to the Commission for the outcomes of the exercise.
    He added that Garba assured that the University would remain committed in attaining academic standard to continue meeting all the NUC requirements for global ranking.
    “Indeed, this achievement underscores the University’s commitment to academic excellence and its dedication to meeting the highest standards set by the NUC.
    ” Scoring full accreditation status for all the programmes presented to the NUC required commitment and dedication,” Shehu quoted Prof. Garba as saying.
    He reiterated  the institution’s readiness to invest more resources for the accreditation of 60 other undergraduate and postgraduate courses that would be due for accreditation soon.
    He commended Gov. Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto state and Sen. Aliyu Wamakko on their support and commitments to the university’s progress.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NUC accreditation team had visited the University between October and November 2023 to assess the quality and content of 18 courses that were due for accreditation, out of the 78 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the institution.(NAN)
    HMH/SOA
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    Edited by Oluwole Sogunle

  • Rivers Reps caucus disowns purported leader, spokesperson

    Caucus

    By Femi Ogunshola

    Abuja, June 21, 2024(NAN) The Rivers caucus in the House of Representatives has disowned one of its members, Rep. Dumnamene Deekor as its leader and spokesman, saying he was never instructed to speak on behalf of the caucus.

    Rep. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, Leader of the Rivers Caucus in the house, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, dismissed a statement credited to the lawmaker.

    The statement had called for sanction of the coordinator of the G-60 Lawmakers, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere.

    Abiante said the leadership of the Rivers caucus in the house had always been based on seniority.

    He added that a second term lawmaker could not lead the caucus when there are more senior lawmakers.

    He explained that as a lawmaker, Deekor is aware of the fact that every member had the right to comment on any issue affecting any part of the country.

    This, he said,  was because they had sworn to defend the integrity of Nigeria.

    “The Rivers caucus in the house of representatives read with dismay,  a statement purportedly issued by the member, representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency, Deekor.

    “The statement called for the discipline of the Coordinator of the G-60 Lawmakers in the Green Chamber,  Ugochinyere over his position on vexed issues in the polity.

    “We refused to collectively accede to Deekor’s self serving stands as he has never been elected by the Rivers caucus to speak on our behalf.”

    He said that Deekor being a second term lawmaker,  could not have arrogated to himself, the position of caucus leader in the midst of third and fourth term lawmakers.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
    ODF/CHOM/MNA
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    Edited by Chioma Ugboma/Maureen Atuonwu

     

     

     

  • Oyo creating enabling environment for journalists – Gov. Makinde

    Oyo creating enabling environment for journalists – Gov. Makinde

     

    Journalism

     

    By Olatunde Ajayi

     

    Ibadan, June 21, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for journalists to operate without fear or hindrance.

    The governor stated this at the opening of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Friday, in Ibadan.

    Represented by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation,  Mr Dotun Oyelade, the governor promised that his administration would continue to support and partner with the NUJ to ensure that journalism thrives in the state and Nigeria at large.

    “As a government, we recognise the critical role the media plays in our democracy and we are committed to creating an enabling environment for journalists to operate without fear or hindrance.

    “Our administration has been working tirelessly to improve the welfare and safety of our citizens and we believe that a free and independent press is essential to achieving this goal.

    “In the area of journalists’ welfare, we have provided financial support to the NUJ during national and state functions, including donation of a brand new bus among others,” he said.

     

    Earlier in his remarks, the NUJ Chairman in Oyo state, Mr Demola Babalola, said that journalists must acknowledge the challenges that lie ahead in journalism profession.

    According to him, the rise of fake news, the erosion of press freedom and the threat to the profession from vested interests that seek to undermine its credibility and objectivity are all issues that must be confronted head-on.

    “We must adapt and evolve, embracing new technologies and platforms, while simultaneously upholding the timeless values of our profession.

    “In this era of rapid digital transformation, it is imperative that we equip ourselves with the necessary skills to navigate the complex landscape of modern journalism.

    “We must embrace innovation, diversity, and the power of storytelling to shape narratives and change lives.

    “It is through these efforts that we will secure the sustainability and relevance of our profession for generations to come,” he said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NUJ quarterly NEC meeting being held in the state will end on Saturday.

    The NUJ President, Chris Isiguzor; the NUJ Vice-president Zone B, Ronke Samo; and Abdulrasaq Alege, NUJ Zone B Secretary; are among participants at the meeting.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    TUN/EBI/SOA

    Edited by Benson Iziama/Oluwole Sogunle

  • FG reiterates move to deepen Nigeria-China bilateral ties

    FG reiterates move to deepen Nigeria-China bilateral ties

    Ties

    By Fortune Abang

    Abuja, June 21, 2024 (NAN) The Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar has reiterated its move to deepen bilateral ties between Nigeria and China on grounds of mutual respect and shared developmental goals.

    Tuggar disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special Assistant on Media and Communication to the Minister.

    The minister had arrived in China on June 19, on official working visit at the invitation of Mr Wang Yi, his Chinese counterpart.

    Tuggar delivered a keynote address at the China-Nigeria Business Exchange jointly organised by the Nigerian Embassy and Yingke Law Firm to ease bilateral-trade, investment and strengthen Nigeria-China business matchmaking.

    “This event is a testament to our commitment to strengthening Nigeria-China relations.

    “By fostering direct business engagements, we are paving way for increased bilateral trade, investment opportunities and innovative collaborations that will benefit both nations.

    “Over 200 Chinese companies took part in the event, showing astrong interest in fostering economic collaboration between the two nations,” Tuggar said.

    The statement revealed Tuggar would take part in high-level meetings, including the inaugural plenary of Nigeria-China intergovernmental committee in Beijing and the World Economic Forum Annual meeting of the New Champions in Dalian.

    The minister is also expected to meet with ECOWAS Ambassadors and inaugurate the 4-D Cultural Diplomacy Programme of the Renewed Hope Agenda by President Bola Tinubu at the Embassy of Nigeria.

    These, according to the statement, are expected to further solidify the strategic partnership between Nigeria and China.

    “The visit is aimed at deepening economic and trade collaboration, enhancing high-level exchanges and strengthening mutual support at multilateral fora.

    “Outcomes from the visit include advancing Nigeria’s development drive, boosting infrastructure development, improving healthcare and educational systems, stimulating job creation and economic opportunities.

    “Also, implementing bilateral agreements, increasing trade volume and diversification, attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), promoting entrepreneurship and strengthening industrial capabilities, and competitiveness,” the statement said.

    The event attracted notable Nigerian dignitaries and business leaders including; Aisha Rimi, Managing Director/CEO of Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).

    Oluwaseun Fakuade, Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Digital Economy, representing Gov. Ekiti Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, as well as key private sector leaders including Dr Adegboyega Austen-Peters, Chairman, Dorman Long Engineering Ltd.

    Others include, Bolanle Austen-Peters, Founder/Artistic Director, Terra Academy for The Arts (TAFTA), Bruce Ayonote, CEO, Suburban Fiber Company, Tunde Hassan-Odukale, Group CEO, Leadway Holdings, Olusegun Alebiosu, Managing Director/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Jawad Saleh Mustapha, Renecon Energy Ltd. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    FEA/MNA

    Edited by Maureen Atuonwu
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  • Oborevwori lauds traditional institutions for development of Delta

     Onyeme (left) with the Ovie of Agbarha-Warri kingdom, Kingsley Orereh, Igbi 11 at the installation …on Friday in Warri, Delta

    Oborevwori lauds traditional institutions for development of Delta

    Partnership
    By Edeki Igafe
    Warri(Delta), June 21, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta says his administration will continue to nurture the existing partnership with the traditional institutions for the development of the state.
    Oborevwori gave the assurance on Friday in Warri during the presentation of Staff of Office to the Ovie of Agbarha-Warri Kingdom, Kingsley Orereh, Igbi 11.
    The governor was represented at the event by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme.
    According to Oborevwori,  his administration holds traditional rulers in high esteem due to the important role they play in governance, particularly at the grassroots.
    “We are here to witness and be part of the joy of the good people of Agbarha-Warri Kingdom for the presentation of Staff of Office to the royal father, Kingsley Orereh, Igbi 11, the Ovie of Agbarha-Warri kingdom.
    “My administration enjoys robust partnership with the traditional institution. We will continue to cultivate and nurture the existing partnership.
    “The event of today is the high point of activities lined up for the installation of the traditional ruler to the throne of his fore fathers.
    “I commend the people of Agbarha- Warri for the ability to organise themselves in a most harmonious manner, which has resulted to the palpable joy we are all witnessing today.
    “I sincerely hope that the love, understanding, unity and sense of purpose manifesting among you today, will become a permanent feature of all the activities of the people of Agbarha-Warri Kingdom,” he said.
    Oborevwori, while tasking the king to be proactive on issues bothering on security, urged him to uphold all the cherished cultural norms and values of his people.
    He urged the king to be fair to his subjects through regular consultations and prudent handling of matters that affect the people and the kingdom.
    The governor expressed hope that the ascension of the traditional ruler into the throne of his forebears would make significant impact on the peace and harmonious co-existence in Agbarha-Warri kingdom.
    “The people of Agbarha-Warri kingdom have a long history of good neighbourliness, peace and love both among themselves and other inhabitants.
    “Government, therefore, has every good reason to look forward to an enduring atmosphere of calmness and a sustainable development in this kingdom,” he
    said.
    Oborevwori urged the people of Agbarha-Warri to accord the king the needed privileges and respect the traditional institution.
    Earlier,  Chief Chris Orode, Chairman, Staff of Office Planning Committee, said that the Agbarha-Warri Kingdom was strategic in building bridges of peaceful coexistence with the traditional rulers of Okere-Urhobo and others
    Orode promised that the people of Agbarha-Warri kingdom would support the Oborevwori-led administration for peace in the kingdom. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
    EDI/OJI/JI
    Edited by Maureen Ojinaka/Joe Idika