Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, DSTRC, have raised alarm and condemned the indiscriminate bush burning by unethical individuals across the state.
Disclosing this during a meeting in Asaba, the first Vice Chairman of the Council and Pere of Akugbene Mien, S. P Luke Kalanama VIII, called for immediate action to stop the unwholesome trend before it thwarts the government’s efforts at achieving food security in the state, warning that it poses a threat to food security in the state and the country at large.
The monarchs further explained that indiscriminate bush burning had not only caused the devastation of the ecosystem but also destroyed economic trees and food crops and in some cases razed residential buildings.
In a five-point communiqué, the monarchs urged the state government to as a matter of urgency, carry out an aggressive enlightenment and sensitization program on the dangers inherent in bush burning.
The royal fathers appreciated the development efforts of the state government and congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his Supreme Court legal Victory.
They enjoined His Excellency to remain focused on the execution of projects that will impart Deltans.
They also congratulated the Ebenanaowei of Tuomo Kingdom, Rtd. Hon Justice F. F. Tabai on his Fifth coronation anniversary, wishing him well and also received the management of the Delta State Primary Healthcare Development Agency led by the Executive Director, Dr Pau Yinkoro.
Dignitaries at the meeting were the 2nd Vice Chairman of the Council and Obi of Ubulu-Unor, Agbogodi Henry Kikachukwu I, the immediate past Chairman of the Council and Obi of Owa Kingdom, Dr Emmanuel Efeizomor II, and other Traditional Rulers from across Delta State.
The DSTRC observed a minute silence in honor of the late Asagba of Asaba, Obi Professor Chike Edozien.
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