By Oyem Jonathan
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Council, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, have charged His Royal Majesty, Agbogidi Obi Michael Ogechukwu Osemedua-Isichei II and the people of Ubulu-Okiti to tow the path of peace and progress as the community has entered a new era with the accession of the new king to the throne of his forebears.
Governor Oborevwori who was represented by his deputy, His Excellency, Sir Monday John Onyeme, FCA, presented the staff office to the new monarch in a colourful ceremony. The governor congratulated Obi Michael Ogechukwu Osemedua-Isichei II on the historic occasion of his coronation and formal presentation of Staff of Office.
In his goodwill message, Pastor Chukwunwike lauded the people of Ubulu-Okiti for their unity and called on the monarch to rule with fairness, justice, and a commitment to peace and development. He also urged His Majesty to promote unity and progress within the ancient kingdom.
Chukwunwike further appealed to the state government to sustain its infrastructural development across Delta State, stressing that like the proverbial Oliver Twist, the people of Ubulu-Okiti are asking for more; particularly the construction of their link road, the upgrade of Okiti Mixed Secondary School, and other key government interventions.
He expressed appreciation to Governor Oborevwori for the numerous projects already executed in Aniocha South.
In his address, the Deputy Governor congratulated Obi Osemedua-Isichei II for ascending the revered throne of his ancestors. He charged him to uphold justice, peace, and unity, while working with critical stakeholders to attract development to his people. He emphasized that the throne is a sacred stool for the preservation of ancient customs and traditions, urging the monarch to be purposeful, adjudicate with a clean conscience, and remain a custodian of truth.
Governor Oborevwori, through his representative, reiterated his administration’s commitment to infrastructural growth, peace, and unity, assuring that Ubulu-Okiti would continue to enjoy government attention in line with the MORE agenda.
Earlier, the President General of Ubulu-Okiti Development Association, Dr. Azu Paul Mafiana, expressed gratitude to the governor for honouring the occasion. He, however, raised critical concerns including the need for urgent government intervention on the Aniagbala-Okiti link road, the development of Okiti Mixed Secondary School, and other infrastructural projects. He noted that as an agrarian community, improved road access would have a multiplier effect on the local economy and their quality of life.
Dignitaries at the event included the Commissioner for Technical Education, Hon. Ijeoma Smart Ufoh ; Arc. Kester Ifeadi; former Transition Chairman of Aniocha South, Hon. Joe Adigwe; the Vice Chairman of Aniocha South, Hon Patricia Ekwutozam Adolue ; Secretary of the Council, Hon. Prince Tony K Ebube , APC chairman , Aniocha South LGA, Comrade Norbert Akachukwu Sochukwudinma; S.A to the Executive Chairman, Mr. John TeeJay Odiaka ,and Hon.chika Kelly Edozie.
Others present were traditional rulers: HRM Obi Kikachukwu Afamefune Henry, JP (Obi of Ubulu-Uno); Obi Godwin Nzemeke, Obi of Ejeme-Uno; and HRM Obi Onyeweuwa, Obi of Ewulu, HRM Obi Henry Ezeagwuna, Obi of Egbudu-Akah; as well as the Head of Personnel Management, Mr. Austin Akaeze, and other top government appointees.
