Chieftaincy Conferment On Governor Wike By Kalabari Well-Deserved, Says DELGA Chairman

The Executive Chairman of Degema Local Government Area, Hon. Michael John Williams, has described as well deserved, the Chieftaincy Title of 'Se-Ibidokibo 1 of Kalabari' (One who does good things for the Kalabari people), conferred on Governor Nyesom Wike by the Amanyanabo of Abonnema, HM King (Barr) Disrael Gbobo Bob-Manuel (ii), Owukori IX, on behalf of the Kalabari traditional institution.

Speaking at the sidelines of the Kalabari Civic Reception, held in honour of Governor Wike at Abalama, Saturday, the DELGA Council Boss stated that the Governor was a blessing to the people of the Kalabari Ethnic Nationality, adding that the occasion was intended to acknowledge, honour and appreciate the Governor for his goodwill towards the Kalabari people.

He said the footprints of the governor in Kalabari land were so visible and unprecedented that the Kalabari people, being a grateful tribe, feel compelled to do the needful, stressing that it had no political motive.

"Since 1999, no administration in Rivers State had done what the governor has done and still doing for the Kalabari people, be it in infrastructural and human capacity development.

"Today, under Gov Wike we have the rare privilege of producing the Deputy Governor as well as the Secretary to the State Government. This is truly unprecedented.

"We're therefore not doing this reception in order to curry favour from the governor ahead of the 2023 governorship elections, but to say 'thank you' for standing shoulder to shoulder with the Kalabari people and for doing for us, what past administrations promised but failed to do; the Trans-Kalabari Road and many others," he said.

Hon. Williams, while praying God to continue to be gracious to the governor and give him more opportunities to serve humanity, assured him of the continued support and loyalty of the Kalabari people, even after leaving office.

The occasion was grand and attracted the crème de la crème of Kalabari, including dignitaries from within and outside Rivers State.

The rich cultural heritage of the Kalabari people were in display, as the Kalabari Ekine Sekiapu Society, Iria dance group and others were on hand to thrill and entertain guests.


Daerefa-a Christopher Braide
Chief Press Secretary,
Degema Local Government Council

February 6, 2022

WIKE is a good man that deserve to be honour.

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