In line with his vision to prioritise agriculture through
the SMART agenda in Delta State, the State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has
called on indigenes of Effurun-Otor, in Ughelli South Local Government to take
advantage of the various programmes of government particularly the Youth
Agricultural Entrepreneurial Programme ( YAGEP ) and Skills Training and
Entrepreneurial Programme ( STEP ) to improve on their production
capacity.
Dr. Okowa made the call while presenting the
Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Johnson Enemuadia Yovwino Duku, JP,
RDN, Hrm King Duku II 11, the Orovworere of Effurun-Otor Kingdom, Ughelli South
Local Government Area, Delta State.
The governor who was represented by his deputy, Barr.
Kingsley Otuaro, assured that in spite of the dire economic situation both in
the country and world at large, his administration remain determined through
the SMART agenda, to provide sustainable development in every part of the
state.
While congratulating His Royal Majesty, Johnson Enemuadia
Yovwino Duku, Duku11 on his appointment and recognition as the Orovworere of
Effurun - Otor Kingdom, Dr. Okowa commended the people for the peaceful
process that lead to the enthronement of their royal father and appeal to them
to promote the integrity of the stool by according the royal father the repect
he deserves.
The governor charge His Royal Majesty to discharge his
responsibilities in transparent manner by being fair and just to all and
sundry. According to him; " As the custodian of the people, it is
important that you do not in words or action give any cause to your subject to
doubt your ability to uphold the sanctity of thier custom, but you should
imbibe the virtue of dialogue and consultation in all your dealings with the
people". He stated.
While noting that the Orovworere has great significance for
the people of Effurun - Otor, and thanking them for the show of support
to government, he assured that their request will be channeled to the
appropriate agencies of government for necessary attention.
Earlier, in a welcomed addressed by the people of Effurun -
Otor Kingdom, the Secretary, Effurun-Otor Traditional Council Olorogun Best
Ijabor, noted that the Kingdom is one of the largest Oil and Gas producing
community with abundant aquatic life.
Olorogun Ijabor while noting that the peaceful nature of the
community makes it a safe heaven for investors to thrive in the kingdom,
appealed to the state government for the completion of the Effurun - Otor Road
and foot-bridge adding that it will serve as an access link to inter-communal
trade.
He thanked the state government for the renovation of the
primary school in the kingdom and assured that they will strive to build
bridges and not walls because they believe that peace is not made out of
council tables, or by treaties but in the heart of man.
The Chairman, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Hon. Paul
Etaga, assured that people of Effurun - Otor would continue to sustain the
legacy of cooperation and trust as well as continue to improve on the
attributes of peace, tranquillity and cooperation.
Highpoint of the occasion was the presentation of Staff of
Office to His Royal Majesty, Johnson Enemuadia Yovwino Duku, JP, King Duku11,
the Orovworere of Effurun - Otor Kingdom by the State Governor represented by
his deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro.
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