ONC Pays Familiarization Visit To Eze Igbu Olukwor (II)
Respected Niger Delta socio-cultural group, Orashi National Congress, ONC, led by its President General, Amb. Comrade Emeni Ibe, has paid a familiarization visit to the palace of His Royal Highness, Eze Prince Ike Ehie, JP, the Eze Igbu Olukwor (II).
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the epoch making visit took place on Sunday 22nd December, 2024.
While speaking during the visit to palace, Amb. Comrade Emeni Ibe said, “On behalf of the good people of Orashi Region in Rivers State, which comprises Abua/Odual, Ahoada East, Ahoada West and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Areas of Rivers State, we extend our best wishes to His Royal Highness, Eze Prince Ike Ehie, JP the Eze Igbu Olukwor(II) on this historic occasion of our visit to your great palace. On behalf of the executive council and the entire membership of the congress the delegation have come to congratulate you on your successful election as Eze Igbu Olukwor (II) and register our deepest appreciation for the success recorded in the kingdom, since your assumption of office”.
“We appreciate your Highness and extend our appreciation to His Imperia Majesty the Eze Ekpeye for all his support to actualize the desire of the people of Igbu Olukwor. We appreciate your vision to protect our environment and Communities, for remaining resolute in the dedication to the success of your Traditional leadership of Igbu Olukwor, Ekpeye Ethnic Nationality in Orashi region etc. Rivers State, Niger Delta and Nigeria in general. We extend our appreciation to the people of Igbu-Olukwor for all the support, we are proud of your exemplary disposition and dedication to duty which is worthy of emulation, therefore we crave your indulgence to appeal to the State Government to accord the throne the necessary recognition to a first class status, this is just to appreciate you for your services to our father land. Congratulations we look forward to tap from your wealth of experience as the The Eze Igbu Olukwor (II). You are a gift and blessing to our generation and generations yet unborn.”
“We lack words to express the profound gratitude of our people but all we can say is a big thank you and you can be rest assured of our continued cooperation, we are proud of your achievements so far.”
“We are an apex socio cultural organization comprising Abua/Odual, Ahoada East Ahoada West and Ogba Egbema Ndoni LGAs of Rivers State. Committed to the followings;
1. Campaign against pipeline vandalism
2. Campaign against illegal refinery and kpo fire
3. Campaign against cultism
4. Promotion of peace and security
5. Operation work with traditional rulers and security agencies just to mention but a few.
6. Demand for justice over the gruesome murder of the paramount ruler/Ezenwe Ula Oshiugbokor Community in Ahoada-East Local Government Area Rivers State, Late Chief Elysian who was assassinated alongside other eminent indigenes of the area, we condemn in all totality this act.
We appeal to you to use your good office to support us by partnering with us to achieve set objectives.
Please accept the very best assurance of our highest regards and esteemed solidarity.”
While responding, the revered mornach His Royal Highness, Eze Prince Ike Ehie, JP, the Eze Igbu Olukwor (II) appreciated God Almighty for his successful election and coronation.
He went further to acknowledge the group’s proactive activities and commended the President General, Amb. Comr Ibe, for his doggedness in his activism.
Concerning the group’s request for partnership to help curb the insecurity and other social vices in the area, the Eze Igbu Olukwor (II) stated categorically that his reign will not tolerate such even though it will be difficult to completely eliminate. But that he will work with the group to ensure that it is brought to the bearest minimum in the area.