Obi Chukwuka
Noah Akaeze, Delta’s youngest monarch on Monday, (6/9/2016) received the staff
of office to commence his reign as the obi of Ubulu-Uku at the age of 18 years.
He became 18 years in July 2016.
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| Obi Chukwuka Akaeze 1 of Ubulu-Uku |
And Governor
Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, who was represented at the presentation of staff
of office by his deputy, Barrister Kingsley Otuaro, felicitated with the people
of Ubulu-Uku and charged them saying: “My dear people of Ubulu-Uku, God and
your agreement have bestowed on you, a new ruler. Despise not his youth, but
offer him all due deference. Let no man despise thy youth but be thou an
example of the believers, in words, in conversation, in charity, in spirit and
in faith”.
With that
charge, the Deputy Governor, Barrister Otuaro on behalf of the governor
presented
the staff of Office to the new
young monarch, His Royal Majesty, Agbogidi, Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze 1, Obi of
Ubulu-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State.
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| Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barrister Kingsley Otuaro (left), presenting the staff of office to the new and young monarch of Ubulu-Uku. |
Governor Okowa
who commended the people of Ubulu-Uku for following and respecting the time
honoured process of succession to the throne, appealed to them to accord the
royal father the respect and understanding needed to facilitate his duties as a
dynamic and resourceful people.
He appealed to the new Obi to
discharge his responsibilities in a transparent manner by being fair
and just
to all his subjects. “ As the custodian of the tradition of your people, it is
important that you do not in words or action, give cause to your subjects to
doubt your ability to uphold the sanctity of their customs. I sincerely appeal
to you to imbibe the democratic virtues of dialogue and consultation in all
your dealings with the people,” Okowa stated.
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| Obi Akaeze 1, flanked by his mother, (right) and Delta State Deputy Governor, Barrister Kingsley Otuaro shortly after receiving the staff of office. |
He also used
the occasion to call on sons and daughters of Ubulu-Uku to take advantage of
the various policies and programmes of the state government to improve on their
production capacities, noting that Ubulu-Uku is well known for its abundant
agricultural production and local textile industry.
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| Some traditional rulers at Obi Akaeze 1's installation. |
The governor who thanked the
people of Ubulu-Uku for their continued support for the state government,
commended them for their various self- help efforts and assured that all
legitimate requests made will be channeled to the appropriate agencies of
government for necessary attention.
Earlier, in an
addressed presented by the President-General, Ubulu-Uku Development Council,
Comrade (Sir) Jones Ofunne who asserted that HRM, Obi Chukwuka Akaeze 1 was
traditionally enthroned according to the custom of the people on February 18,
2016, commended the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for the various
projects sited in Ubulu-Uku which includes, building, rehabilitation and
equipping of schools.
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| Drummers adding colour to the event. Photos: GODDY UMUKORO |
Ofunne, who also appreciated the
governor for the tarring of some link roads in the town, as well as equipping
the General Hospital and Area Customary Court, appealed for the fencing of the
king’s palace, as well as come to the aid of the community in addressing the
spate of criminality, cultism, strife and hooliganism that has been foisted on
the community by some unscrupulous and disgruntled elements.
He appealed for
a textile industry to be sited in Ubulu-Uku, noting that the people are known
for making traditional white woven cloth (Akwa Ocha), pointing out that a
textile industry will enhance massive production of this rare fabric for local
and international markets.
Comrade Ofunne who pledged the
community’s support to the state government at all times, asserted that the
community has repaired the collapsed electricity infrastructure in the town as
well as engaged the distribution company to supply energy to the community.
Also, the Chairman, Aniocha South
Local Government Area, Chief Isaac Anuwazia, in an address, assured that the
people of Ubulu-Uku are peace loving and are prepared to support His Royal
Majesty in the task of leading and directing the affairs of Ubulu-Uku kingdom.
Anuwazia, who also assured of the
support of the Aniocha South Traditional Rulers’ Council to the brand new Obi,
used the occasion to appeal to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) to ensure 24
hours surveillance within the palace and around the community for safety and
protection of the people.
Meanwhile, the
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, while fielding
questions from newsmen, enjoined all progressive and well meaning people of
Ubulu-Uku to support the young monarch in order to attract the needed
development to the area.
Ukah, expressed joy over the peaceful enthronement of
the young king, and assured that the peace that is gradually returning to the
community will be sustained through the reign and life time of the new royal
majesty. He appealed to all to put the past behind and forge ahead with the
king, saying that the Okowa led administration is poised and determined to
bring prosperity to the door steps of all Deltans.
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