TROUBLED by
incessant attacks by Fulani herdsmen, Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has
urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, introduce
policies to curb the menace.
policies to curb the menace.
The governor
made the call at the weekend during the 25th coronation anniversary of the Ovie
of Ughelli Kingdom, Wilson Oharisi III.
While noting
that the menace of Fulani herdsmen was not restricted to Delta, Okowa said:
“Fulani herdsmen menace is a national challenge, it has become something that
is affecting all the states in the federation.
“The Federal
Government should have a policy direction for us to live in peace with the
Fulani herdsmen. I do hope that there will be policy direction to reduce the
clashes.
“I want to
appeal to our people to continue with the peaceful engagement process while we
continue to pressure the Federal Government to have a policy direction on the
issue.”
The governor
commended traditional rulers for ensuring that their kingdoms are peaceful
which has translated to a peaceful state.
“If all the
kingdoms are peaceful, the state will be peaceful and I want to state that I am
proud of our traditional rulers because, they are working in one accord, with
the existing peace in the state, investors will come in and our youths will get
employment,” he assured.
Congratulating
the king on his 25th coronation of being on the throne, he expressed confidence
that with peace, the state was on the path of progress.
Earlier,
Chairman on the occasion, Olorogun Miller Uloho, described the king’s
leadership qualities as exceptional and friendly to investors and
non-indigenes.
The governor
also congratulated the Catholic Bishop of Warri Diocese, Most Rev. John Afareha
on his 70th birthday anniversary.
Okowa, who
was at the Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church, Effurun for the birthday
thanksgiving mass, said it was important for the church to shun materialism and
concentrate on winning souls for Christ.
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