LG chairman Takeme swears in Peace, Advocacy Committee in Delta 

By Osaro Michael, Benin

Following the move to promote peace and unity in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, the council chairman, Dr. Julius Takeme, Tuesday, inaugurated a 23-member Peace Building and Advocacy Committee with terms of reference of mediating between individuals, groups and communities to address conflicts situations as to maintain the existing peace in the council area.

While inaugurating the committee at the council secretariat in Burutu, chaired by retired Justice. J.F. Daubry, the council boss, who described the committee members as men and women of integrity, said they are to serve as an adversary role in maintaining peace in the council.

Chief Fidelis Tubotu, serves as Secretary of the committee while Apostle Godsflag Agboun; Chief October Kuro-Ogu; Gen. Brodrick Demeyeibo; Chief Elimina Namah Eselemo; Chief James Nicketen; Barr. B.D Ekpese; Barr. Torugbene Oloye; Chief Patrick Fufeyin; Chief Gabriel Benede; Chief Lucky Yoweibo; Dr (Mrs.) and Jennet Abdullahi, serve as members.

Other members of the committee are: Chief Dauyeibo Kitua; Chief Apiakise Apiakise Coleman; Barr. Isa Clark;

Hon. Gift Gomeromo; Prince Peter Numa; Chief Torololo Love; Chief Clement Kęmetimibibo; Chief (Mrs) Ter Okpe; Chief Pukon Samson Eles; Chief Douglas T.M.O and Chief Fidelis Tubotu.

Takeme charged the committee members to maintain the integrity they are known for, stressing that they were carefully selected amongst a multitude of people because of their antecedents.

The council boss, who said the inauguration of the committee is part of the fulfilment of his administration’s electioneering, noted that he wants a situation where Burutu becomes a reference point for peace not only in Delta State but Nigeria at large.

He noted: “We swore an oath to deliver on our electioneering, and this is part of it. We promised that we will try our best to bring real governance to the people, and that is exactly what we are doing.”

“We want to make Burutu a reference point for peace not just in this state (Delta) but in the country.

“Your responsibility starts from individuals, to groups and communities. Try your best to meditate in any conflicting issues either between individuals, groups or communities. Try your best to do this diligently.”

The council boss, while expressing confidence in the committee members, urged them to carry along the local government wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

He stressed that CAN is pivotal to peace building.

Responding on behalf of the committee members, Justice Daubry thanked the Chairman for finding them worthy of the appointment, promising that they will not disappoint the council.

Exco members of the council present at the inauguration included: Chief (Mrs.) Georgina Evah, Vice Chairman; Hon. Okpako Doctor, Supervisor for Education; Hon. Immaculate Birialade, Supervisor for Agric; Hon. Godwin Oro, Supervisor for Environment, and Hon. Pudigha Biakpara, Supervisor for Works.

Also present at the inauguration were traditional rulers drawn from different kingdoms in the council.