By Rita Enemuru, Reporting
Ogiame Atuwatse III, the 21st Olu of Warri, on Friday, August 19, urged the natives and of Koko to put their grievances aside and make room for improvement in Itsekiri land.
He made the call on the Day 3 of his First Coronation Anniversary while commending the Queen, Olori Ivie Atuwatse III for donating 600 birth certificates to the children of Koko community.
According to the Olu, there are so much social amenities and development coming to the community and Itsekiri, adding bitterness and anger will only thwart such plans.
He, therefore, urged them to put their anger and grievances aside and go to “the table of peaceful discussion and reconciliation.”
“I want the people of Koko to keep peace. I know there are grievances, many people feel hurt, disrespects, insulted and assaulted. I want to appeal as much as possible, drop these grievances.
“Come to the table of peaceful discussion and let us draw the line and look forward.
“There is so much good that is coming in the direction of Koko, there’s so much good that is coming in this general axis along the river and we cannot have disgruntled, bitter and angry people otherwise, it will amount to nothing and I do not want to see wasted effort in this direction.
“I want to see progress. We are still monitoring the preparation, so have your hearts and your minds open to peaceful reconciliation.
“I want to appreciate Olori for this great, beautiful initiative for our children and our future.
“Congratulations to all the children who have gotten their first piece of identification in going forward in life.
“And I pray that beyond this piece of paper, it will serve you well to give you opportunities that will go beyond Delta State and Nigeria.
“You are my first and second set favourite children and I’m happy that we are all peacefully arranged today.
“As the chairman said, I want you to know that there will be many more similar health-related and even beyond health initiatives.
“There would be social initiatives as well that are aimed at improving the well-being of all.
“We would be looking to constantly give out light, that shining example for all Deltans and all Nigerians. And we welcome all our neighbours to come and partner with us; because it is really for the best interest of the entire Niger Delta, Delta State and Nigeria that our children enjoy the best that can be made available to them,” he said.
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