Traditional rulers in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area have been urged to partner with government to ensure even development and security of lives and properties.
The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Dr. Gift Worlu made this appeal on Wednesday 10-09-25 during a meeting with the Council of Traditional Rulers held in the Executive Chamber of the Obio/Akpor Council Secretariat, Rumuodomaya.
Dr. Worlu explained that after meeting with security agencies, he decided to engage with the traditional rulers, who are both custodians of treasured tradition and promoters of peace and order in the local government area.
The Chairman noted that the meeting was aimed at familiarizing himself with the traditional rulers, following his victory at the August 30th Local Government elections in Rivers State and his subsequent swearing-in.
He also informed the traditional rulers that the Obio/Akpor Legislative Assembly and Vice Chairman had been inaugurated earlier in the week.
Dr. Worlu identified critical challenges confronting the local government, including youth involvement in drug abuse, rising cases of out-of-school children, road encroachment by traders, and the destruction of farm produce by cattle rearers, etc.
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He assured the monarchs of his administration’s commitment to tackling these issues while stressed the need for their individual and collective support.
“I seek your partnership in supporting government policies. Traditional rulers must not stay in the background; they should be at the forefront of building a peaceful and developed Obio/Akpor. In the coming days and weeks, we will roll out programmes, and I will need your full support,” he added.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers and Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu-Wodo, Eze Oha Apara IV, JP, DSSRS, commended Dr. Gift Worlu for convening the meeting and recognising the relevance of traditional institutions.
Eze Worlu-Wodo, speaking on behalf of the monarchs from Evo, Apara, Akpor, and Eme, pledged their continued commitment to peace and development in Obio/Akpor.
