FOM 13th General Assembly: Gov Oborevwori Talks About Challenges Facing South-South, Seeks Constitutional Role For Traditional Rulers  

Delta state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday listed challenges hindering the sustainable development and progress of the South -South region to include receding coastlines, declining aquaculture, and extreme weather conditions. 

The South -South region comprises Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, and Rivers states.

 A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com  noted that Governor Oborevwori, who made this submission during the 13th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Forum of Monarchs in the South-South Region at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba,   also added that environmental decay impacts negatively on the ecosystem. 

The 13th Extraordinary General Assembly  had as its  theme ‘Strengthening Stakeholder Collaboration for the Development of the South-South Region: The Role of the Traditional Institution’.

While commending the monarchs for  holding the meeting in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori  also urged them to remain pillars of integrity and fairness, mediating conflicts and upholding justice in their respective domains without partiality. 

The governor said: ‘There is no doubt that you occupy a unique and very critical place in governance. Today, we gather to recognize the pivotal role our traditional rulers play in the fabric of our community. You are the custodians of our rich heritage and the guardians of our cultural values. 

As we face the challenges of the modern world, you are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between the communities and the government.  As our traditional rulers, you are to foster unity in diversity.  

As you meet for this auspicious occasion, I urge you to encourage your subjects to embrace education and innovation, while preserving our invaluable traditions.  

I further ask that you help to promote inclusiveness, ensuring that every voice is heard and every individual is valued.  Work closely with the government and private organizations to bring developmental projects to your regions, especially in infrastructure, healthcare and education. 

One of the major challenges of development we face in the South-South region of this country is that of environmental decay.  It impacts negatively on our ecosystem. This is evident in our receding coastlines, declining aquaculture and extreme weather conditions. 

I commend you for the vital roles you play in developmental strategies and policies through mobilization. I am aware that these days, you have perfected the utilization of Alternative Dispute Resolution methods to avoid the longer process of litigation.  

Given the essential roles you play, I advocate that the traditional institution deserve specific mention and functions in our Constitution. You deserve it’- Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you