GOVERNOR OKOWA GRACE OVIE OF UGHELLI’S 25TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY …Calls on Federal Government to Formulate Policy to Check Herdsmen Menace
The Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged the
Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, introduce policies to curb the
menace.
The Governor made the call during the 25th coronation anniversary of the
Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Wilson Oharisi III. The ceremony which was
attended by people of all walks of life took place at Ughelli, Ughelli North
local government area of Delta State.
While noting that the menace of Fulani herdsmen was not restricted to
Delta State, the Governor said, "Fulani herdsmen menace is a national
challenge, it has become something that is affecting all the states in the
federation."
"The Federal Government should have a policy direction for us to
live in peace with the Fulani herdsmen," he said, asserting, "I do
hope that there will be policy direction to reduce the clashes."
Governor Okowa at the occasion, commended traditional rulers for ensuring that their Kingdoms are peaceful which has translated to a peaceful state.
"If all the Kingdoms are peaceful, the state will be peaceful and I
want to state that I am proud of our traditional rulers because, they are
working in one accord, with the existing peace in the state, investors will
come in and our youths will get employment," he disclosed.
While congratulating the King on his 25 years of being on the throne,
the Governor expressed confidence that with peace, the state was on the path of
progress.
Earlier, the Chairman of the occasion, Olorogun Miller Uloho paid
glorying tribute to the King describing his leadership qualities as exceptional
and friendly to investors and none-indigenes.
The Governor while congratulating the Bishop, reiterated that it was
important for the Church to shun materialism and concentrate in winning souls
for Christ. "The Church exists for nothing else than to draw men
closer to God, it is important that we engage in evangelism," he said,
emphasizing, "the work in the church is about evangelism, continue to
stand for Jesus."
Earlier in a homily at the thanksgiving service which attracted a
retinue of Catholic Arch-Bishops, Bishops and eminent personalities, Rev. Fr.
John Ederaiye observed the the presence of Governor Okowa at the celebration
was "a further proof of the cordial relationship that exists between the
state and the Church."
He read out the achievements of the celebrant and called on Christians
to always show love to God.
The Governor made the call today (29/04/17) during the 25th coronation
anniversary of the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Wilson Oharisi III. The
ceremony which was attended by people of all walks of life took place at
Ughelli, Ughelli North local government area of Delta State.
While noting that the menace of Fulani herdsmen was not restricted to
Delta State, the Governor said, "Fulani herdsmen menace is a national
challenge, it has become something that is affecting all the states in the
federation."
"The Federal Government should have a policy direction for us to
live in peace with the Fulani herdsmen," he said, asserting, "I do
hope that there will be policy direction to reduce the clashes."
Governor Okowa at the occasion, commended traditional rulers for ensuring that their Kingdoms are peaceful which has translated to a peaceful state.
While congratulating the King on his 25 years of being on the throne,
the Governor expressed confidence that with peace, the state was on the path of
progress.
Earlier, the Chairman of the occasion, Olorogun Miller Uloho paid
glorying tribute to the King describing his leadership qualities as exceptional
and friendly to investors and none-indigenes.
The Governor while congratulating the Bishop, reiterated that it was
important for the Church to shun materialism and concentrate in winning souls
for Christ.
"The Church exists for nothing else than to draw men closer to God,
it is important that we engage in evangelism," he said, emphasizing,
"the work in the church is about evangelism, continue to stand for Jesus."
Earlier in a homily at the thanksgiving service which attracted a
retinue of Catholic Arch-Bishops, Bishops and eminent personalities, Rev. Fr.
John Ederaiye observed the the presence of Governor Okowa at the celebration
was "a further proof of the cordial relationship that exists between the
state and the Church."
He read out the achievements of the celebrant and called on Christians
to always show love to God.
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