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.
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