Aviara regent gets government recognition;

Promises to work with everybody

By

Kelvin Ohoror

The Chairman Isoko South Local Government Council Hon. Sir, Itiako Constantine Ikpokpo KSM, has presented a letter of recognition to HRM Prince Uzuazomaro Harry Emaviwe, Okoroze I, the Regent of Avaira Kingdom, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State.

Speaking after receiving the paper of recognition, HRM Prince Uzuazomaro Harry Emaviwe, Okoroze I, the Regent of Aviara Kingdom stated that today is a day that God has proven that when you trust in him, he will not let you down, noting that, Aviara people should embrace peace and love, so that the community can move forward.

He also hinted that, if it were some communities there could have been killings and destructions of properties, but for the six years of tussle there was nothing of such, saying that at the end we are all together as one, eating and drinking together.

He however promise that, he is ready to work with everybody, pointing out that, “I don’t have the whole wisdom of the world, anyone who have ideas that will bring and foster development to Aviara Community should bring it and let us put it into action and move the community forward”.

He therefore commended the Delta State Government led by Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and the Chairman Isoko South Local Government Council Hon. Sir, Itiako Constantine Ikpokpo and Isoko Peace Mission for restoring peace back to Avaira Kingdom.

Also speaking at the ceremony Hon. Sir, Itiako Constantine Ikpokpo asserted that, today Officials presentation marked the end of a six year Kingship tussle in Aviara, noting that the recognition followed all the due process which includes deliberation and recommendation at the Local Government Executive meeting and the final approval by the Delta State Executive Council headed by his Excellency the Governor of Delta State Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.

He however, commended the civil and Peaceful manner of all the parties involved in the tussle and the generality of the Aviara people all throughout the period the crisis lingered and urge other Isoko Communities to emulate the Aviara people.

Hon. Ikpokpo also appreciated the effort of the Isoko Peace Mission headed by Chief A.P.J Okpakpor for brokering peace and bringing the six years tussle to conclusive end.

Highlight of the event was the Official presentation of the letter of recognition and paying of Royal Homage to the Regent by the Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Council and notable Chiefs of Aviara kingdom.