The Federal Government has been advised to use a carrot- and- stick<\/p>\n
approach in dealing with militants destroying oil and gas installations in
\nthe Niger Delta region.<\/p>\n
Acting Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, Dr.
\nEmmanuel Efiezomor, stated this while fielding reporters\u2019 questions after
\nthe traditional council meeting in Asaba, the State capital,<\/p>\n
The monarch urged the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, to sheathe their swords
\nand embrace Abuja\u2019s olive branch, recognizing the efforts of governors in
\nthe region to end the crisis.<\/p>\n
He emphasized the need for stakeholders to work in tandem to bring about a
\npermanent resolution to the Niger Delta problem.<\/p>\n
The council put together separate committees to visit members with health
\nproblems to enable the council takes proactive measures to address their
\nhealth concerns and warned against conferring of titles on persons with
\nquestionable characters.<\/p>\n
He charged the committees to be up and doing and visits the affected
\nmonarchs in the three Senatorial Districts, saying, \u201cWelfare and health
\nof traditional rulers in Delta State remain a top priority of the
\ncouncil.\u201d<\/p>\n
The second vice chairman and Orodje of Okpe, Orhue I, said the
\ninauguration of the committees was in line with the determination of the
\ncouncil to uphold unity and love among the traditional rulers.<\/p>\n
Remarking, the Pere of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom, S.P Luke Kalanama VIII,
\nre- stated the commitment of the council to promote unity and friendship
\namong \u2018\u2019traditional rulers as members of one indivisible body. \u2018\u2019<\/p>\n
The Obi of Ubulu-Unor chairs the committee for Delta North even as the
\nOvie of Ozoro heads the Delta South and Central committee.
\nThe committees are to visit the King of Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North local
\ngovernment area, His Majesty Obi David Azuka, Obi of Ebudu-Akah, Ovie of
\nIyede, the Pere of Ngbilebiri-Mein and the Osuivie of Agbarho and come up
\nwith a detailed report on their health status for further action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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