Delta State Governor Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has described His Royal Majesty Obi (Dr) Emmanuel Efeizomor II as a symbol of humility who has impacted positively on his people and the state.
The governor who said this on Thursday (24/3/16) at Obi Efeizomor’s 78th Birthday anniversary and Book presentation in Owa-Oyibu, Ika North East local government area stated that HRM was a monarch whose reign has brought incredible transformation and continuous peace to Owa Kingdom.
The occasion which attracted dignitaries from across the state including the state Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, member representing Ika Federal Constituency, Hon. Victor Nwokolo, Chief Judge, Justice Marshall Umukoro, former deputy governors, top government functionaries and traditional rulers had presentation of a book titled "The Living Legend".
According to him "I thank God Almighty for your life because in your reign and even at your age you have rewritten the history of Owa Kingdom, through your hard work, drive and focus you have continued to grow this land as well as ensured that peace remains across this kingdom".
"As a peace builder you have done your best to positively impact on the development of this kingdom and the state, your humility and friendliness has made you a symbol that is cherished by all who meet you" the governor said.
Earlier, Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, congratulated HRM Obi Efeizomor II on his birthday celebration and called for more active roles to be executed by traditional rulers, explaining that "the federal and state government cannot effectively govern the people without the input of our traditional rulers as they are at the grassroots and know what the people truly need".
