…Confers Chieftaincy Titles On Deserving Indigenes
The Obi of Aboh Kingdom in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State, His Imperial Majesty, Obi (Dr) Greg Nnamdi Oputa III, has conferred Chieftaincy titles on deserving members of the Kingdom as part of activities to mark his first coronation anniversary.
The monarch charged the newly installed chiefs to be above board at all times and always endeavour to promote the overall interest of the throne and kingdom at large.
He said the honour was a mark of recognition for their outstanding contributions towards the development of the kingdom, urging his chiefs and subjects to remain united, peaceful, and loyal to the throne.
Obi Oputa emphasised the importance of loyalty, discipline, and mutual respect between the monarch and his cabinet.
He stressed that no meaningful progress, peace, or development could thrive where there is conflict between the king and his chiefs, urging them to maintain a strong personal and official relationship with the throne.
The monarch also demonstrated his appreciation to the women of the kingdom by donating ₦500,000, alongside the distribution of bags of rice and garri.
In a show of gratitude, the women eulogised the monarch, offering prayers for God’s continued guidance, long life, and a prosperous reign for the Obi.
Among those conferred with chieftaincy titles at the ceremony were Chief Ifeanyi John, who was installed as the Izomo Onyia of Aboh Kingdom; Chief Kenneth Odili-Ajie, honoured as the Ozea of Aboh Kingdom; and Chief Paul Esume, who received the title of Ndanike I of Aboh Kingdom, while the Special Adviser to the Governor of Delta State, Chief Edwin Uzor, was also honoured with a chieftaincy title.
Speaking separately, the newly installed chiefs expressed profound gratitude and pledged unwavering loyalty to the monarch.
The Uzi of Aboh Kingdom, Chief Victor Iyama, pledged to uphold the rules and traditions of the kingdom, promote peace, and shun all acts capable of causing crisis, while supporting the Obi’s vision for development.
Similarly, the Ozea of Aboh Kingdom, Chief Kenneth Odili-Ajie, assured that the chiefs would work tirelessly to sustain peace and harmony across Aboh Kingdom.
The ceremony was witnessed by important dignitaries from across the country, including a former Inspector-General of Police, Chief Mike Okiro, and the immediate past General Manager of Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS), Asaba, Mr Frank Whyte Osabohien, among others.
