The Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has pledged his unalloyed support for traditional rulers and also called on Deltans to take advantage of the vast human and natural resources available in the state to promote global investments.
Oborevwori who was represented on Monday by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, at the Second Coronation Anniversary celebration of the Olu of Warri Kingdom, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III at the Olu Palace, Warri, Delta State, said their administration would seek ways in ensuring that the potentials of the vast mineral resources in the state are fully maximized to improve the wellbeing of the people and create job opportunities for the youths.
“It gives me great pleasure, indeed, a great honour to be here to celebrate a King who is a great image maker, a great marketer of Warri Kingdom nay Delta State to the world”.
“Your Majesty, we are aware of your success stories in breaking new grounds in bilateral relationships with countries, this is highly commendable as it is in line with our administration’s commitment to making Delta State the investment destination of the world through our MORE Agenda.
“It is remarkable that within your two years on the exalted throne of your forefathers that the Federal Government, has also, recognized your achievements and conferred on you, the prestigious award of the Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR”.
“As you mark this great anniversary, may God continue to grant you the means to ensure good, purposeful leadership and may your people, our people continue to support you to ensure that your good intentions yield desired results.
“Your Majesty, it is the right thing to do for those we lead to respect us as it is Biblical for them to do so.
“The book of Romans chapter 13 verse one made it clear that, “Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.”
“It is on this note that I wish to assure you, Your Majesty that as a government, we shall continue to support our traditional rulers because we are aware of the roles that you play in ensuring peaceful Kingdoms; if your kingdoms are peaceful, our state will be peaceful and our programmes will be delivered successfully to the benefits of all Deltans and humanity.
“Your Majesty, it is on this note that once again, I on behalf of the government and the good people of Delta State, say, congratulations and happy coronation anniversary.
Meanwhile, The Mornarch has reaffirmed commitment to the development of Itsekiri land, assuring his subjects of his determination to make the Iwere kingdom an envy of all sons and daughters both at home and in the diaspora.
He enjoined them to always look inward at what they can do individually and collectively to promote the socio-economic growth and infrastructural development of their immediate environment so that those in remote settlements can begin to feel the impact of their contributions.
“Once again, this is an open invitation for all the Itsekiris, home and abroad, to join us to build Iwereland better because together we can attain a greater height. We will lead by example”.
The monarch further assured that once all these are completed, the palace would then proceed to reconstruct that of the ‘Ode Itsekiri’, the ancestral home of the Itsekiris.
While expressing optimism that the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) would assist in completing its development efforts, Ogiamme assured that the execution of Iwere master plan already in place will be fully realized in due time.
“The Iwere master plan is in progress and a vital component of the plan is using the PIA to our advantage. As we develop the areas that produce oil in Iwereland and link these areas to those that are not so fortunate to have oil, under our watch, we would not encourage taking resources from one place to develop another but they will all be lifted.we must be out brothers keepers”,
The monarch thanked God Almighty for His faithfulness and enjoying Mercies adding that without Him nobody will be there to celebrate stressing.
“we also to thank every member of Warri Council of Chiefs under the leadership of the Ologbotsere of Warri kingdom, we thanks every member of Ginuwa ruling house and acknowledging your unflinching and unwavering support.
“Two years, is a short time in our lives and the life of Iwereland but as your king, appointed by God, two years on the throne has brought one of joy. It is far easier to destroy, pull him down but it is harder to build. We must build Iwereland. We must build our communities. We must build our children. We must join hands and build Nigeria.
“To get better things is to work hard and as your king, we are ready to work hard for you. This is an open invitation to all Itsekiris, home and abroad, to join us to build Iwereland. Let us make Iwereland land better. Together, we can attain the height of greatness”, he said.
