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Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by AmazingELixir: 8:02pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Wednesday received the Golden Key to the city of Opobo as the first governor to drive into the Ancient Island. Amayanabo and Natural Ruler of Opobo Kingdom , King Dandeson Douglas Jaja who presented the Golden Key of Opobo Kingdom thanked the Rivers State Governor for constructing the road that has opened the kingdom. He said: "Opobo people are happy that you have constructed this road into our town. This is a historic moment that the Rivers State Governor is the first to drive into the kingdom". He prayed God to continue to bless Governor Wike and lift him up to greater heights for improving the area. "This is the Golden Key into the Historic city of Opobo . With this key, you are now a citizen of Opobo. You have all the rights of an Opobo citizen ", he said. Also speaking, Alabo Godwin Omoni Bupo said since 1870 when Opobo Town was founded, no governor has driven into the Ancient Island. He said: "By this singular act, you have made history which cannot be equalled. We remain grateful to you for keeping your promise to our people that they would drive home in December 2018". He noted that the new road is already positively impacting on the economy of Opobo Kingdom as wholesalers have started moving wares into the town. Responding, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike expressed happiness that he has made history as the first governor to drive into Opobo Town. While thanking the Opobo Council of Chiefs for the recognition, Governor Wike assured them that his administration will diligently fund the project to complexion. "This road has gone beyond the level of abandonment. We will source for funds and drive it to complexion", he said. The governor said that King Dandeson Douglas Jaja insisted that he drove into the Ancient Island, instead of flying in a chopper to the area. He said he felt fulfilled helping the people actualize their dream. "I give God the glory that during my time, Opobo people can drive into their beautiful kingdom. Sir Peter Odili started this road, but could not complete it. The immediate past administration could not complete it. We are happy that we are the administration that will complete the road", he said. Though the Opobo axis of the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo-Nkoro Unity Road is yet to be completed, Governor Wike has driven the project to 85percent completion. He assured the people that he will complete all aspects of the road by May 2019. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1620839301393588&id=672482079562653 17 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by AmazingELixir: 8:04pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
More 3 Likes
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Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Nobody: 8:09pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
So this is an achievement. Smh! 40 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by amaniro: 8:10pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
So Amaechi didn't go to Opobo kingdom 170 Likes 7 Shares
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Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Bizmagnet: 8:11pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
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Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by helinues: 8:13pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Is the town a forbidden one? 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by jtjohn(m): 8:14pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Great! |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Afam4eva(m): 8:19pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Is there now a bridge to Opobo? 21 Likes |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Binikingdowm: 8:21pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
amaniro:no 40 Likes |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by seunmsg(m): 8:22pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
What an achievement. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by BuhariAdvocate: 8:22pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
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Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Binikingdowm: 8:22pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
People are abusing these words a lot here in Nigeria,"kingdom" "ancient" "oba".. We all know who are the real owners in Nigeria. 6 Likes |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Nobody: 8:24pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Binikingdowm:when I first heard of ancient city of Anambra, fear catch me.. Na ancient city of Ibadan own worse pass 25 Likes |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Nobody: 8:25pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Binikingdowm:Ile Ife kingdom |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Binikingdowm: 8:27pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Excaperx:there's literally "oba" in all south west Streets 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Tizu(m): 8:38pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
[quote author=PurplePatch post=75482797]So this is an achievement. Smh![/quote Yes, very great achievement. I know you don't know where Opobo is. It's in a Riverine Mangrove swamp district close to Bonny. Do you know where Bonny is? 81 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Ndonu101: 8:40pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
this is life changing for the people of this town people who only go their village by boat will now go by road 95 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by donbachi(m): 8:44pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Wike....ikem bu ikei 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by gidgiddy: 8:47pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Can anyone confirm that the native language of Opobo people is Igbo? 16 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Viergeachar: 8:50pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Binikingdowm: I will whip you silly should you post 'tua tua' Oba is the Yoruba word for king. The only one at that. Chikena 5 Likes |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Olanireti(m): 8:51pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Wao, this is highly Commendable. I was serving(NYSC) in Opobo when Wike came to do the Flag off. One statement I made then was, 'I hope it would not be abandoned'. I'm really happy for the people of Opobo. Movement to and fro then was a thug of war. You either use bike from Borí to Òpóbo Town then(1hr plus) at the price range from #1000 or you either go to Ikot Abassi in Akwa Ibom state then use speed boat from there to Opobo. I can not forget the experience in a hurry. Thank God for Preservation of life. Hope to visit the town someday, now that there's good road. 204 Likes 15 Shares
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Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Nobody: 8:54pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Is there now a bridge between Ogoni Land and Opobo/Nkoro? The closest I got towards Opobo is just before Joseph Yobo(footballer's) and Sen. Magnus Abe's villages - Deeyor. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by senatordave1(m): 9:56pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Olanireti:Apc will take opobo. 1 Like 6 Shares |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by GMPO(m): 10:45pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
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Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by dnawah(m): 10:46pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
"Sir Peter
Odili started this road, but
could not complete it. The immediate past
administration could not
complete it."hihihihihi Amechi is not recognise as past governor? 13 Likes |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by budaatum: 10:48pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Olanireti:I like you! 42 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Fubaracole99(m): 10:48pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
PurplePatch:very big achievement for we opobians because we didn't in our history think we will travel to OPOBO by land but Mr Project made it possible, so hater go and hug transformer because OPOBO is PDP 91 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Fubaracole99(m): 10:52pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
amaniro:read before commenting, Gov Wike is the first governor to drive in into OPOBO kingdom, Amaechi normally come with helicopter or by Boat 53 Likes |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Fubaracole99(m): 10:53pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
helinues:go and read about King jaja of OPOBO the great merchant trader and stop asking foolish questions 66 Likes |
Re: Wike Drives Into Opobo Kingdom, Makes History As First Governor To Do So by Fubaracole99(m): 10:54pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Afam4eva:yes about 4 bridges before you get to OPOBO 23 Likes 1 Share |
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