Delta State deputy governor, Monday Onyeme, has urged traditional rulers to ensure that their kingdoms are peaceful.
Onyeme made the call on Saturday at the 50th coronation anniversary of the Obi of Ukwu-Nzu Kingdom and the traditional head of Odiani clan in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, Christopher Okafor, Ogoh 1.
While congratulating the royal father on his coronation anniversary, Onyeme expressed joy that the kingdom had recorded a lot of growth due to the peaceful nature of the people.
“The good people of Ukwu-Nzu, I greet every one of you; it is a privilege for us to be here today, this is because as a government, we attach much respect and importance to the traditional institution.
“Your Majesty, we thank you for piloting the affairs of this kingdom for a solid 50 years, unblemished with a lot of progress, a lot of achievements as earlier enumerated by the President-General.
“You have a health centre, you have primary and secondary schools, you have roads and a customary court and other government’s presence.
“These projects were possible because your kingdom is peaceful, traditional rulers should always keep their kingdoms peaceful, there are a lot of benefits that peaceful kingdoms enjoy.
“May God continue to guide you, grant you good health and wisdom so that you can continue to do what you have been doing for the kingdom,” the deputy governor said.
The President-General of Ukwu-Nzu Development Union (UDU), Sam Osahenye, who spoke on behalf of the monarch, noted that through the conscious efforts of the monarch, different developmental projects were attracted to the community.
He highlighted some of the projects that were executed by the government in the area and commended the deputy governor for attending the ceremony.
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