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Monarch Applauds Wike On Roads Construction In Etche

Representative of the Rivers State Deputy Governor, Elder Emmanuel Ibama, waving copies of the book during the launch at the NUJ Press Centre, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, while the author of the book, Dr. Roland Obed-White (left) watches on, recently.

The Paramount Ruler of Igbo Etche Kingdom, HRM Eze Samuel  Ndiwe Amaechi has applauded the Rivers State Governor, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike for making the people of Etche proud  through the construction and reconstruction of several roads in the area.

Eze Amaechi made the commendation while  speaking at a memorial  lecture in honour of a one-time member of the House of   Representatives, Hon. (Dr) Eze  Ogbueri Ajoku Nwala  at  Umuokwa-Edegelem in Etche  Local Government Area recently.

The Monarch said the availability of good motorable roads in Etche has enhanced  business and commercial activities in the area,  especially the Chokocho-Igbo Road.

The royal  father who eulogized  the sterling qualities of the Late Ogbueri Nwala said that  his enduring legacies would remain on the sands of time, pointing out that the achievements he recorded in education and politics would always be remembered by the people.

He said that the historical  evolution of Etche and the  Igbo Etche clans was so  important that their tradition, culture,  chieftaincy institutions, politics  and religion have become  inseparable  and sued for the  sustenance  of their rich cultural heritage.

Eze Amaechi who reiterated the commitment  of Council of Chiefs to support the state government  in fighting crime and criminality charged youths in that community to desist  from acts  inimical to the existing  peace in the area while emulating the footsteps of the Late Ogbueri Nwala.

In his presentation, a renowned Educationist, Professor  Sam Otamiri also extolled the virtues  of the late lawmaker and encouraged the people of Igbo Etche to immortalise him.

High point of the event which witnessed some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftains in attendance including  Prince Emma Anyanwu, Isaiah Choko, President General  of Ogbakor Etche, Machy Nwodim, CTC  chairman, Etche LGA, Hon  Gift Anyalebechi, was a novelty football match.

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