… as Council Boss Reiterate Commitment to Selfless Service
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa
The people of Oporoma in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, led by the Amananaowei of the ancient community, His Royal Highness (Amb) Ayibakuro Peter Ogidi-Oke, Opu-Oporomo Igbedi-Ogbologhe, Pere IV of Oporoma Kingdom have organised a grand reception for Hon. Target Isaiah Segibo at the Council Secretariat Pavilion
Hon. Target Isaiah Segibo incidentally is the first indigene of Oporoma to become chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government since its creation 33 years ago in his response to the encomiums and goodwill messages from political leaders, traditional rulers and well wishers thanked God for keeping him alive to see the grand reception in his honour.
Hon. Target Isaiah Segibo, a pioneer member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, exuding confidence and brimming with joy expressed gratitude to the Amananaowei of Oporoma, HRH Ayibakuro Peter Ogidi-Oke and his deputy, His Highness (Dr.) Andy Zighadina and the people of Oporoma for organising the reception in his honour.
He stated that he is a trained teacher but veered into politics by providence. The Southern Ijaw Local Government chairman hinted that politics requires patience to succeed and enjoined those looking for anything good to hold on to God.
He advised youths to abstain from acts such as taking hard drugs, violent conduct and other social vices detrimental societal development.
Hon. Target Isaiah Segibo informed that he had an humble beginning from the Baptist Church and played all manners of drums from the church to the community saying that the honour done him by the people is a call to greater service and promised not to betray the confidence reposed in him.
The Silga boss announced the appointment of Tariebiye Igeoun from Korokorosei as a special adviser In appreciation of a giant art painting of himself and his wife presented at the occasion.
He thanked traditional rulers, political leaders, chairmen from sister local government areas and everyone that came to grace the occasion.
Earlier, chairman of the occasion, Surveyor B.J. Egberibin represented by Dr. Dennis Egberibin in his opening remarks noted that the election of Hon. Target Isaiah Segibo as chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area is a dream come true for the people of Oporoma, adding that others from different communities have occupied the position and have done their bit. He urged Oporoma indigenes to guide Hon. Segibo to surpass the records of previous chairmen.
In his address , the chief host of the Grand Reception, the Amananaowei of Oporoma Kingdom, HRH (Amb) Ayibakuro Peter Ogidi-Oke, Pere IV said they are grateful to God that a son of Oporoma is now the chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government and expressed joy that it is happening in his reign as the paramount ruler of the community.
He noted that Oporoma has produced great sons and daughters, adding that when you conceive good ideas it will always yield positive results as he thanked his deputy, His Highness (Dr) Andy Zighadina for mooting the idea of the reception.
The Oporoma monarch expressed gratitude to all the Royal Majesties of Clans, paramount rulers from other communities, and everyone that found time to honour their invitation.
Also speaking, chairman of Past Bayelsa State House of Assembly Members, Chief Robert Ayallah Enogha described Hon. Target Segibo as a team player, well accepted beyond Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
He advised Target Segibo to allow the grace of God to lead him and strive to bequeath legacies that will stand the test of time
On his part, Ambassador (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali hinted that it is the making of God for Hon. Target Segibo to be the chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, emphasizing that when God’s time comes nobody can stop us from manifesting our potentials.
Ambassador Igali on behalf of the people of Oporoma and the entire Southern Ijaw thanked Governor Douye Diri for the choice of Hon.Target Segibo to lead the council and prayed God to grant the vice chairman and councillors team spirit to work harmoniously with the chairman to succeed. He assured the chairman of the support of the people.
The councillors, from the 17 wards of the council, led by the Leader representing Ward 5, Otuan, Hon.Eward Oweila thanked the chairman and his vice for the smooth working relationship and promised to maintain the tempo to move the council area forward
The Amananaowei of Enewari, HRH Darius Job gave the vote of thanks. Dr (Mrs.) B.B.Okiki was the mother of the Day.
The multiple award winning Bayelsa State Council for Arts and Culture troupe, Egbelegbele Dance Band of Oporoma, M.C Koboko, M.C Billionaire entertained guests at the occasion while Aotendeke Boloigha, popularly known as permanent secretary microphone matters and M.C A.J were the comperes.
The Leader of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Monday Edwin Bubou Obolo, Chief Nigeria Ebidoughebo Kia, Chairmen of Nembe LGA, Chief David Alagoa, Mrs. Alice Tengi of Sagbama, Andy Obed of Ogbia, former Councillors, captains of industries were among dignitaries present at the occasion
