Monday, 16 January 2017

Ogu Monarch Hails Governor Wike Over Elevation, Recognition Of Stool

The Amanyanabo of Ogu Kingdom in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty, King Nicholas Dickson Ibiebele Nimenibo Loko – IX has expressed gratitude to the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for elevating the traditional chieftaincy stool of Ogu Kingdom to a first class traditional institution as well as recognizing him as the Amanyanabo of Ogu Kingdom.
King Nimenibo Loko, IX, who made this commendation while speaking with newsmen in his Palace at Ogu said the people of the Community are very happy and grateful over the recognition, saying that Governor Wike is indeed a son and trustworthy Governor who has the interest of people at heart.
The Amanyanabo of Ogu who described Governor Wike as a man of the people assured that the people of Ogu Kingdom and Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area would forever remain grateful for his love and care, pointing out that he has done a good job for the people.
The Ogu Monarch assured the Governor of sustaining the existing peace in the area to further move the community forward and help the State Government in its developmental efforts as no community thrives without peace, and pledged the unalloyed support and total cooperation of the entire people of Ogu/Bolo to his administration.
King Nicholas Dickson Ibiebele Nimenibo Loko – IX, who compared the developmental strives of Governor Wike to that of the first military administrator of old Rivers State, King Alfred Diete-Spiff, also lauded the Governor for reconstructing Government Secondary School, Ogu that was demolished by the former administration, praying God to bless and strengthen him to further move the State forward.
Meanwhile, the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has charged the newly elevated monarch of Ogu Kingdom His Royal Majesty, King Nicholas Dickson Ibiebele Nimenibo Loko IX to improve the peace, unity and cohesion of the people of the kingdom.
Governor Wike, who spoke through Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief John Basia gave the charge while presenting official certificate of first class traditional stool to the Ogu monarch at his office said in exercising the powers conferred on him as the Governor of Rivers State, he has now recognized the stool of the Amanyanabo of Ogu as a first class stool and the incumbent hereby recognized as His Royal Majesty, King Nicholas Dickson Ibiebele Nimenibo Loko the IX.
He wished the traditional ruler of Ogu Kingdom a fruitful reign and expressed optimism that his reign would bring development and progress to Ogu community and the State in general.
Also speaking, the Senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District, Senator George Thompson Sekibo, who is also a member of the Ogu Divisional Council of Chiefs, thanked the Governor for the honour done to both the monarch and the people of Ogu Amanyanabo of Ogu to a first class stool.
Senator Sekibo assured of the continued support of Ogu people and indeed all Okrikans to his administration as he embarks on his aggressive developmental projects across the state.

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