โฆ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ค ๐๐ง๐๐ฆ
The Chairman of Oruk Anam Local Government, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sunday Festus, has received commendation from the Paramount Ruler of Oruk Anam and members of the Traditional Rulers Council, who described his introduction of monthly allowances for the traditional institution as unprecedented in the history of the local government.
The commendation came during a courtesy and appreciation visit by the Paramount Ruler of Oruk Anam, His Royal Majesty, Engr. J. J. Obosi, who led members of his cabinet to the Chairman’s office in Ikot Ibritam.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional institution, His Royal Majesty expressed appreciation to the Chairman for prioritizing the welfare of grassroots leaders through the payment of monthly allowances to the Paramount Ruler, clan heads, village heads, town criers, and youth leaders.
He described the initiative as a landmark intervention that has strengthened the traditional institution, boosted grassroots leadership, and promoted peace, unity, and community development across Oruk Anam.
The Paramount Ruler also applauded the Chairman’s commitment to inclusive governance and the steady pace of development across the local government, assuring him of the continued support and prayers of the traditional institution for the success of his administration.
Also speaking, the Clan Head of Ndot Clan, Obong Aniefiok Okon Udo, praised the Chairman’s responsive and people-oriented leadership, noting that his administration has continued to execute projects and policies that directly impact the lives of the people.
On behalf of family heads and village representatives, Chief Ubong Ukpong commended the Chairman for carrying every segment of society along in governance and for maintaining a close working relationship with the traditional institution, which he said has promoted community development and social harmony.
Responding, the Council Chairman thanked the Paramount Ruler and members of the Traditional Rulers Council for the visit and their words of encouragement.
He described the traditional institution as an indispensable partner in preserving cultural values, maintaining peace, and mobilizing communities for development.
Obong Festus reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining policies that improve the welfare of the people, strengthen grassroots governance, and advance Governor Pastor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda through the implementation of his administration’s ASSURED Agenda.
The visit concluded with prayers for continued peace, unity, and prosperity in Oruk Anam, as both the traditional institution and the local government reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration for the overall development of the area.
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