By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye,
Delta State Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Nigerians to brace up for rebuilding the country, saying the task required collective role of every citizen.
The governor said this while addressing traditional rulers in the state at the Traditional Rulers Council Secretariat at Asaba on Thursday.
He said Nigerians had a great role to play in living peacefully in unity as no meaningful development could take place without peace.
Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa also commended the monarchs for ensuring that peace prevailed in their various kingdoms, but regretted his inability in meeting with them more regularly.
“I cannot ignore the role our Royal fathers have continued to play in ensuring peace in our state,”
He said “I must use this opportunity to thank all our royal fathers for the great role they play in their various kingdoms because I know that once it is well with all their kingdoms, it will be well with the entire state.
The governor maintained that he always pride himself with the fact that Delta State is peaceful because the royal fathers are doing a great job of ensuring a peaceful state. He praised the royal fathers, stating that beyond the work they do keeping their kingdoms peaceful, they have continued to pray for our state.
He lauded them for the bond that existed amongst them which according to him has translated to the peace that pervades the entire state.
Earlier, Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council and Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRM Orhue I, said traditional rulers in the state were grateful to Governor Okowa for his unparalleled support for the traditional institution in the state and pledged their continuous support towards the governor’s stronger Delta vision.