From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
The Delta State government said it has started building peace between oil & gas companies and host communities to boost investment in the nation.
State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori stated this at the inauguration of Urhobo Youth Leaders Association Executives and Awards ceremony in Abuja.
Oborevwori explained that it is only when there is peace that the nation can be open to investments.
The Governor who was represented by the state Commissioner of Oil and Gas, Olorogun Vincent Oyibode, stressed that there is need for realistic reform by government to develop Urhobo the kingdom.
He further requested for the cooperation of all sons and daughters of the kingdom for the building of a renewed Urhobo nation stressing that it is time to rewrite the history of Urhobo kingdom.
Earlier in his presentation, the key note speaker of the event and Senior Pastor of Help From Above healing and Deliverance Ministry Worldwide, Dr Godwin Ube talked on the importance of quality education to the development of the nation.
He stressed that more attention should be given to the impaction on the mental health of the Nigerian youths.
Dr. Ube added that the topic “Redefining the political and economic future of Urhobo youths” is coming at the right time as it has a lot to do with the restoration of the dignity of Urhobo and Nigerian youths in general.
The senior pastor further added that all that is needed for the repositioning of the Urhobo kingdom is unity.
In his welcome address, the National President of Urhobo Youth Leaders Association urged the newly inaugurated executives of the association to continue in the fight for unity of the Urhobo kingdom.
On his part the newly inaugurated president of the FCT chapter of the association, Mr Kennedy Ejaname stressed that the association would collaborate with the Delta state government to make sure Urhobo language does not fade away and pledged readiness to do his best for the development of the Urohbo kingdom.
“I want to assure you all that I am fully committed and willing to deploy my time and resources towards the attainment of our vision to establish and sustain a first-class association, managed professionally and responsibly; one that is flexible and adaptable to the needs of its members and recognised and respected locally and internationally.
“I humbly, therefore, request for your support and guidance, which would be crucial in bringing about the positive change that we all desire,” he stressed.
Highlight of the event was the display of cultural dance by the Urhobo cultural troup from Delta state and the presentation of various categories of award to some distinguished sons and daughter from the state.