The Governor
of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has inaugurated the Delta State
Traditional Rulers Council with a charge on traditional rulers to ensure they
continue to maintain peace and harmonious coexistence among the people.
The Governor urged the traditional rulers to use their positions
to wipe out crime and avoid any action that will amount to providing cover for
criminals. He urged them to cultivate the healthy
habit of mutual love and respect for one another in the society.
He appealed to members
of the traditional rulers’ council in the State to wade into the numerous
communal clashes in the state with a view to resolving them.
The
newly inaugurated council has the Obi of Owa HRM Dr Emmanuel Efeizomor II, as
Chairman while the Orodje of Okpe HRM Felix Mujakperuo, Orhue I, and the Pere
of Akugbene Kingdom as 1st and 2nd Vice Chairmen while Mr Alfred Origho will
serve as Secretary.
Responding
on behalf of his colleagues, the Chairman of the Council, Obi Dr. Emmanuel
Efeizomor thanked the governor for finding them fit and proper to serve in the
council. He assured that traditional rulers in the state will continue to
ensure peace in their domains.
The
occasion which held at the Unity Hall, Government House Asaba was attended by
the Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, Deputy Speaker of the Delta State
House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Friday Ossai Osanebi, Majority Leader, Hon. Tim
Owhefere,State Chief Judge, Justice Marshal Umukoro, Head of Service, Mr
Reginald Reginald Bayoko and other top government functionaries.
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