Anioma Traditional Rulers Fórum, Delta State, have expressed support for the creation of Anioma State.
This was contained in a five- point communique issued at the end of their interactive session wth the Senator representing Delta North in the National Assembly, Senator Ned Nwoko at Obior in Aniocha North Local Government Área.
The traditional rulers, however, urged Nwoko to interact with other critical stakeholders of Anioma extraction so as to forge a more collaborative front geared towards achieving the desired objectives.
The communique signed by the Secretary and Obi of Atuma-Iga, Obi Daniel Chukwuka Ogbudo , said: “Senator reported his multifarious motions in the Senate and expressed his unwavering commitment to the Anioma State project, emphasizing the potential of an Anioma State to foster economic growth, enhance political representation, and inclusive social development.
“The Senator also provided updates on engagements with relevant stakeholders, including federal authorities and fellow lawmakers, to advance the state creation process, and his role, together with other Delta State law makers, in the release of the Monarch of Ewu Kingdom, his Royal Majesty Clement Oghenerukvwe Ikolo from detention over the Okuama saga.
“The Forum commended the Senator’s quality of representation, dedication and resilience, and acknowledged the significant progress made thus far.
“The Forum, while reiterating their unshakeable support for the Anioma State agenda, also encourage the senator to interact with other critical stakeholders of Anioma extraction so as to forge a collaborative front to achieve this noble goal.
“The session concluded with a renewed sense of unity and purpose as the Forum reassured the Senator of its collective resolve to support the quest for the Anioma State.”
In his remarks at the interactive session the Chairman of the Forum and Obi of Abavo Kingdom, Uche Irenuma 11 represented by the Obi of Obior, Ofuokwu 111 said the platform was to enable Senator Nwoko to brief the Royal Fathers about his activities in the Senate.
