The Governor of Delta State,
Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has commended the people of Illah community for their
various self-help projects embarked upon over the years.
Governor Okowa made the
commendation on Tuesday, while presenting Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty,
Obi Christopher Akazue Gbemudu 11 , the Ogbeleani of Illah Kingdom, in Oshimili
North Local Government Area, Delta State
The governor who was
represented by his deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, noted that Illah community is
well known for its abundant production of rice and other crops, including fish.
Governor Okowa use the opportunity to call on the sons and daughters of Illah
community to take advantage of the various programmes of government
particularly the Delta State Production and Processing support programme to
improve on their production capacities.
While congratulating His
Royal Majesty, Obi Gbemudu 11 on his appointment and recognition as the
Ogbeleani of Illah Kingdom, Governor Okowa appeal to him to discharge his
responsibilities in a transparent manner by being fair and just to all his
subjects.
His words: "As custodian
of the tradition of your people, it is important that you do not in words or
action, give cause to your subjects to doubt your ability to uphold the
sanctity of their traditional norms. I sincerely apeal to you to imbibe the
democratic virtues of dialogue and consultation in all your dealings with
everyone that needs your attention". The governor stated.
Governor Okowa urged the people to strive to promote the integrity of the stool by according His Royal Majesty the respect and honour he truly deserve.
Governor Okowa urged the people to strive to promote the integrity of the stool by according His Royal Majesty the respect and honour he truly deserve.
In his welcome address, the
Chairman of Oshimili North Local Government Area, Hon. Ndukwe Louis Ogugua
represented by his deputy, Hon. Uche Efenwa appealed to Delta State Government
to prevail on the security agencies to increase their tempo of intelligence
gathering to forstall the emergence of criminal elements in the peaceful
community especially as a borfer community, sharing common boundaries with Edo,
Kogi and Anambra States.
Earlier in his address, the
President General of Illah Development Union of Nigeria (IDUN), Professor
Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye, expressed the willingness of Illah community to
work harmoniously with the Government of Delta State.
Prof Ezemonye appealed to
Governor Okowa to assist Illah with the actualization of the rehabilitation of
Otu Illah road, the establishment of a Functional Skill Acquisition Centre,
restoration of electricity at Illah, the rehabilitation of Asaba - Illah - Ebu
road and the redemption of the promise to build a Sport Academy in honour of
late Stephen Keshi at Illah to enhance the wellbeing of the people of Illah.
He noted that it should be on
record that Illah is not only a peaceful and peace loving community but also
made up industrious individuals who are always ready to partner with government
to make remarkable development strides.
In his remark, the Royal
Majesty Obi Akazue Gbemudu II, pledged to offer his people an exemplary
leadership worthy of reference and emulation; a leadership based on
egalitarianism anchor on mutual respect and coexistence.
He stated that his ascension
to the throne as the 34th Ogbeleani of Illah Kingdom's reign shall focus on
building prosperous and united Illah for all as envisioned by their founding
fathers, one that would be the envy of Anioma Community and Delta State in
general.
" My reign shall uphold
the tenets of our great and noble culture and traditions which would be
sincerely applied for political and socio- economic development of Illah".
Obi Akazue Gbemudu II said. And called on his people to support the Government
and all duly constituted traditional institutions and authorities to ensure
lasting peace in Illah.
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