Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom
Wike has been conferred the chieftaincy title of Se-Taribo (leading right) of
Okochiri kingdom by King Ateke Michael Tom, the Amayanabo.
The ceremony held on Saturday as
Ateke, a former warlord, celebrated his 4th anniversary on the throne.
Wike said the honour was for the
state and appreciated the king for it.
He also commended Ateke for
keeping the peace in his kingdom, adding that the happiness of the people is
the result of good leadership.
Wike said the recognition of
Ateke Tom has brought peace not only in his domain but in the entire Okrika.
“The recognition of Ateke Tom by
government as the Amayanabo of Okochiri has brought peace in this domain, and
the people are happy with his leadership and that is why today you can see that
there is peace that reigns within the environment of Okochiri, and to greater
extent, the entire Okrika Local Government,” he said.
The governor, noted when a person
is saddled with the responsibility of presiding over the affairs of the people,
once his administration is predicated on justice, fairness and equity, it will
yield peace and happiness for those governed.
“It is one thing to be
traditional ruler, it is another thing to live up to expectation of a
traditional ruler. You have kept your kingdom as one, you have kept your
kingdom in peace, you have kept your kingdom united, and that is what is
expected of a traditional ruler.
“You’re not just a traditional
ruler to confer chieftaincy title on us, you’re also a traditional ruler to
help government to maintain peace in your domain. Because without the
traditional rulers, it will be difficult for any government at whatever level
to achieve anything.”
“Governance without peace,
governance without security is no governance. Governance is predicated on
protection of life and property.”
Governor Wike, noted that the
massive turn out of people from all walks of life to grace the fourth
anniversary of the coronation of King Ateke Michael Tom as the Amayanabo of
Okochiri and dedication of his new palace, is a demonstration of their
appreciation of his leadership.
“Ateke Tom has brought peace.
Don’t see him as Ateke Tom that fought for the Niger Delta, see him as Ateke
Tom, the traditional ruler, the Amayanabo of Okochiri kingdom, whose
traditional duty is to make sure peace reigns in his domain.”
Governor Wike, who commended the
king for being supportive of the government of Rivers State, promised to
complete all on going infrastructural projects started by his administration in
Okochiri and the entire Okrika council.
The governor urged the people of
Okrika and the rest of the country to rally round, and collectively ensure that
the All Progressives Congress is ousted from power in 2023.
“It’s only God that is holding us
today. Things are very difficult day by day. The government at the national
level has failed us, and therefore, it’s time for Nigerians to rally round to
make sure we have a government that will take care of our people.”
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