Niger Delta
Nembe Crisis, Sylva Initiates Peaceful Settlement
The governor of Bayelsa state Chief Timipre Sylva is making a fresh move to settle the age long dispute between Bassambiri and Ogbolomabiri, two major communities that make up the Nembe clan of the state.
Sylva at a meeting in which the major stakeholders in the Nembe project attended, told the people that following the resolution of militancy problems in the state, it was his intention to look into many other conflicts among communities in the state.
He said that without the communities living in peace it would be difficult to enthrone and enduring an enduring development which is the hallmark of his administration.
Stressing that the meeting was one of the first in a sequence plan to ensure that people live in peace with one another, have to begin from Nembe, pointing out that time has come for sustainance of peace which had already ensure some level of developement in the area.
The governor expressed some hope that the will achieve its purpose judging from the large turnout of those who were invited to attend.
In his remark, King Edmund Daukoru, said since the meeting was able to touch on some fundamental issues that breed suspicion and distrust between the two communities, it is expected lasting peace would be achieved.
King Daukoru acknowledged that the crisis which lasted for years have robbed the area of monumental development which is the trend in neighbouring communities were peace reign where there is existence of brotherly love.
He assured the governor of his royal support and advised him to exhibit good leadership quality that would see him through in his administration.
In his own speech, King Ralp Iwowari, described the meeting as a necessary step to restore peace in the area.
He said that if the decision reached are implemented most of the problems would have been solved.
The traditional ruler thanked the governor for initiating the peace move and promised his total supports.
Among the dignitaries that attended the meeting were King Edmund Daukoru, Mingi XII, Amanyanabo of Nembe Kingdom, King Ralp Iwowari, Mein VII, Amanyanabo of Nembe Bassambiri, council chairman, Sylva Waribugo, and chiefs of the area which include the former military governor of Delta and Ebonyi states, Chief Walter Feghabo.
Others are three members of the state House of Assembly from the area, and the chairman of the House of Assembly Service Commission, Chief Bright Eriware.
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