By Emmanuel Ekebe
The Irri people in Isoko South Local Government Area of the state have expressed their gratitude to the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his wife and the Deputy Governor Sir Monday Oyeme and others for their role in the recent presentation of staff of office to His Royal Majesty, Simon Wajutome Odhomo, Igbogidi I, the Odiologbo of Irri.
In a release signed by Rear Admiral High Chief John Kpokpogri (Rtd), on behalf of the Irri Council of Chiefs, the people expressed appreciation to the state Governor and other government functionaries for the role played before, during and after the presentation of staff of office to the Royal Father.
According to the release, the Irri people stated that “we are particularly grateful to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his adorable wife, the Deputy Governor, Sir. Monday Oyeme and his team as well as the Directorate of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.”
The Irri people also “expressed deep gratitude to the Chief of Staff, Government House, Prince Johnson Erijo, Special Adviser to the Governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor, the Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Council, Hon. Ovoke Warri, Chief Goodnews Obiodeh, Hon. Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Urban Development and other Senior Government Officials”.
Similarly, the people acknowledged and appreciated the wonderful support of Royal Fathers. both in and outside Isoko land, the Isoko Development Union (IDU), prominent Irri and Isoko Chiefs, several Irri Sons and Daughters including Senator Stella Omu and her husband, leadership and people of Irri town and villages, in-laws to His Royal Majesty, the Clergy, friends and well wishers from across the country.
The people then prayed for the good Lord to keep and bless all those who stood firmly behind them in the hour of need.
