Governor of Delta State, and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged all Nigerians to brace up for rebuilding of the country, saying the task required the collective role of every citizen.
He said that Nigerians had a great role to play in living peacefully in unity as no meaningful development could take place without peace.
He made the call today while addressing traditional rulers in the state at the Traditional Rulers Council Secretariat, in Asaba.
He commended the monarchs for ensuring that peace prevailed in their various kingdoms, and regretted that he had not been able to meet them as regularly as he wished.
According to him,’ I have come before you to have a moment with you all because for some time I have found myself so busy, particularly this year that is an electioneering year.
“I must use this opportunity to thank all our royal fathers for the great role they play in their various kingdoms because I know that once it is well with all their kingdoms, it will be well with the entirety of Delta state.
“I always pride myself with the fact that Delta State is peaceful because our royal fathers are doing a great job in the state. Beyond the work that they do to keep their kingdoms as peaceful as possible, they have continued to pray for our state. ‘
He lauded the monarchs for the bond that exists amongst them which according to him had translated to the peace that pervades the entire state.
“Your Majesties, you have continued to draw yourselves to each other and when you continue to bond amongst yourselves, you are actually bringing an everlasting bond amongst our people in Delta State.’
The PDP Presidential running mate urged Nigerians to live in peace in order to help in rebuilding trust in the nation.
Earlier, chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council and Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRM Orhue I, said traditional rulers in the state were grateful to Okowa for his unparalleled support for the traditional institution in the state.
They pledged their continuous support towards the governor’s stronger Delta vision.
