COMMUNITY REPORT
Ogorugba Hails Oborevwori As Iyede Monarch Ekperare I Gets Staff Of Office
The Executive Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area, Hon. (Elder) Prince Godwin Ogorugba, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his support for traditional rulers in Delta State.
Ogorugba gave the commendation on Thursday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office to the traditional ruler of Iyede Kingdom, HRM Peters Ufuoma Rarepet Ekperare I.
Speaking at the occasion, Ogorugba said the governor’s collaborative approach to traditional governance had helped restore dignity to traditional institutions and reposition traditional rulers as partners in governance.
He said traditional rulers remain critical to the preservation of cultural heritage, maintenance of peace, promotion of unity and resolution of disputes at the grassroots.
Ogorugba congratulated the new monarch on his recognition, describing his emergence as a significant milestone in the history and development of Iyede Kingdom.
Hon. (Elder) Prince Godwin Ogorugba
He said the throne would provide a rallying point for the communities that make up the kingdom and foster a stronger sense of identity, belonging and collective responsibility.
He expressed confidence that the monarch’s reign would usher in a new era of peace, unity and development, and urged the people of Iyede Kingdom to give him their full cooperation and support.
Governor Oborevwori, represented by his Deputy, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with traditional institutions, describing traditional rulers as indispensable partners in governance, peacebuilding and grassroots development.
He congratulated the monarch on his ascension and commended the chiefs, elders and people of Iyede Kingdom for their patience in making the occasion a reality.
He described the Staff of Office as both a symbol of authority and a call to service, urging the monarch to lead with wisdom, fairness and compassion and ensure that every village and family in the kingdom enjoys a sense of belonging.
The Governor appealed to the people of the 17 villages that make up Iyede Kingdom to put aside their differences, embrace unity and work collectively for the progress of the kingdom.
He encouraged the youths to embrace education, skills acquisition and productive enterprise, and urged women to remain active partners in community development and preservation of cultural values.
The ceremony was attended by political leaders, traditional chiefs and stakeholders from Isoko North and across Delta State, including the Chairman of Ughelli North LGA, Hon. Jaro Egbo, former SSG, Chief Ovuozourie Macaulay, and members of the Delta State House of Assembly.
