Ebonyi Governor Issues Staff-Of-Office To Nkalaha Community Monarch
Governor David Nweze Umahi Wednesday issued staff-of-office to His Royal Highness, Ezeogo Augustine Okwor, as the traditional ruler of the Nkalaha Autonomous Community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The monarch addressed as ‘the Onwa Puta Igbo Amalu 11 of Nkalaha’ was told by the governor to use his office to assist the state government in fostering peace and smooth running of the kingdom.
The event which took place at the Governor’s Conference Hall, Ochudo Centenary City, Abakaliki had in attendance members of the State Executive Council, key stakeholders of Ishielu and well-wishers.
In a statement signed by the Special Assistant to Governor Umahi, Francis Nwaze, Governor Umahi during the event urged the monarch to bring his wealth of experience as a seasoned administrator to bear in the running of the traditional stool.
“By the power conferred on me by traditional rulers and autonomous communities CAP 146 2009 Laws of Ebonyi State of Nigeria duly certified that you, His Highness Ezeogo, Augustine Okwor Aliuna 11 of Nkalaha has been duly selected by the said community and presented to me in accordance with the Traditional Rulers and Autonomous Communities Laws of Ebonyi State do hereby accord you recognition as the Traditional Ruler of Nkalaha Autonomous Community in Ishielu LGA, Ebonyi State, congratulations.
“This is your staff-of-office, you must use it at all functions, ensure with your experience you bring peace in your community,” Governor Umahi said.
In his acceptance speech, HRH Ezeogo Okwor said he would live up to the expectations of his office in accordance with the ideal of Governor Umahi whom he described as a transformational leader.
The new Nkalaha Autonomous Community monarch was a former council chairman, board member and has held various political positions. His predecessor died this year.
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