DonBen Doyegha Congratulates Gbaramatu Monarch on INDS Advisory Council Appointment
By Dr Odimientimi Agbedeyi
Chief Hon. Engr. DonBen Doyegha has congratulated the Pere of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oboro-Gbaraun II (JP), Aketekpe, Agadagba, on his appointment and inauguration as Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Institute for Niger Delta Studies (INDS), Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State.
Doyegha described the appointment as a significant recognition of the monarch’s leadership qualities, experience and commitment to the development of Gbaramatu Kingdom and the wider Niger Delta region.
According to him, the Institute for Niger Delta Studies occupies an important position in promoting research, scholarship and informed solutions to the socio-economic, environmental and developmental challenges confronting the Niger Delta.
He expressed confidence that the monarch’s experience and deep understanding of the region would contribute meaningfully to the work of the Advisory Council and strengthen efforts toward sustainable development, justice and empowerment across the Niger Delta.
“On behalf of myself and those who share in the vision of a peaceful and prosperous Niger Delta, I warmly congratulate His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, Agadagba, on this well-deserved appointment and successful inauguration.
“His Majesty has demonstrated wisdom, maturity and purposeful leadership. I am confident that his wealth of experience will bring value to the Institute for Niger Delta Studies and its mission of advancing knowledge and development in our region,” Doyegha stated.
He further commended Niger Delta University and the Institute for Niger Delta Studies for recognising the importance of traditional institutions and indigenous knowledge in addressing the peculiar challenges of the Niger Delta.
Doyegha prayed for wisdom, good health and strength for the Gbaramatu monarch as he takes on the new responsibility, expressing hope that his tenure would further promote knowledge, peace, unity and sustainable development in the region.
“Congratulations, Your Majesty. May this new responsibility open another chapter of greater service to Gbaramatu Kingdom and the entire Niger Delta,” he added.
Publication: Global Egberi Media International Ltd — globalegberi.com.ng
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