By Anne Azuka
Traditional rulers in Ijaw communities in Delta State have urged the state government to speed up the completion of Ayakoromor bridge and other road projects in the communities.
They made the appeal when the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori paid them a thank you visit at the Ugborikoko residence of the Pere of Ogulagha Kingdom and Chairman of Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers’ Forum, ElderJoseph Timiyen.
The traditional rulers also called for the establishment of tertiary educational institutions in Ijaw nation, the construction of more roads, the restoration of electricity supply to Isaba Kingdom and the peaceful and fair resolution of the Ogbe-Ijoh/Aladja crisis.
Chairman of Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum and Pere of Ogulaha Kingdom, Elder Joseph Timiyen, who gave an assurance of sustained support of the people of Ijaw nation to the administration of Governor Oborevwori, appealed for the posting of more teachers to primary and secondary schools in the riverine communities of the state with a view to promoting effective teaching and learning in the areas.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, assured the people of Ogbe-Ijaw in Warri South West and Aladja in Udu Local Government Areas of unbiased and peaceful resolution of their crises.
While commending the people for not resorting to violence, the Delta State Governor said he was quite impressed that the two communities ceased hostilities after listening to his counsel.
Governor Oborevwori urged them to remain peaceful while reiterating his assurance to the two communities that he would not be sentimental in resolving the crisis.
