Woman of substance receives meritorious Chieftaincy Title in Bayelsa

By Majesty Inegbagha 

A renowned educator and woman of substance from Yenagoa- Ovom in Atissa Kingdom of Bàyelsa State,  Mrs Erembele Celia Ogogo, on Saturday, has been conferred with meritorious Chieftaincy Title "Ogilivie I of Isisibo -Atissa" by His Royal Highness (Dr) Godwill A. Simeon Ebeni-Sisibo of Atissa Kingdom in recognition of hard work, humility and selfless service to humanity.

Chief (Mrs) Erembele Celia Ogogo- Ogilivie 1 of Isisibo-Atissa.

In a chat with Global Overseer at Yenagoa-Ovom  shortly after her conferment, Chief Ogogo expressed overwhelming joy over the Chieftaincy Title conferred on her.

"I'm very excited and humble to be honoured today," she said.

Speaking as Guest of Honour, the Executive Chairman of the Southern Ijaw Local Government Council,  Hon Target Isaiah Segibo  enjoined community leaders to protect government properties sited at their domain in order to attract more dividends of democracy.

L-R Hon Target Isaiah Segibo and Hon Bulodisiye Ndiwari.

Hon Target Segibo made the call during the  conferment of chieftaincy titles on  some illustrious  sons and  daughter of Sisibo Clan  organised by  His  Royal Highness (Dr) Godwill A.Simoen, the Ebeni-Sisibo of Sisibo Clan in Atissa Kingdom of Yenagoa local government area of Bàyelsa state.

The LG boss commended the people -oriented leadership of the Godwill Simeon headed administration geared towards enhancing the socio-economic and cultural wellbeing of the people, and highlighted the role traditional rulers, Chiefs and Community Leaders could play to protect and preserving them.

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He lauded His Royal Highness(Dr) Godwill Simeon on his pragmatic leadership and called on the recipients to be exemplary in their conduct and discharge of their duties.

He noted that society will be watching to see if their honour is worthwhile, stating that Dr Godwill has over the years demonstrated good leadership qualities as an astute monarch with a courageous character.

He promised to do what is humanly possible in identifying with Chief Simeon and the recipients to realize set goals while calling on the people to work closely with the traditional rulers.

Also speaking, the Mayor of the Yenagoa City Council, Hon Bulodiseye Ndiwari promised to build an event center for  Yenagoa-Ovom  as part of his administration's commitment to developing the area.

He extolled the Royal Father and his Council of Chiefs for the kind gesture, and urged them to continue to be alive to their statutory responsibilities in the promotion of peace, unity, security  of lives and property as well as good neighborliness.

Conferring the Chieftaincy Titles on the recipients in recognition of their exceptional performance and achievements, the Ebeni-Sisibo, Atissa Kingdom, Godwill Simeon, charged them to unite and work with their Paramount Rulers and Chiefs in their respective communities to promote peace and love as well as in the maintenance of law and order.

HRH (Dr) Goodwill A. Simeon

He reminded them the task ahead of them, pointing out that traditional rulers appointed or elected according to local customs and traditions are expected to uphold the cultural values, mediating conflicts and mobilizing and channeling community resources towards developing the communities.

The Royal Father expressed profound appreciation for  all those who came from far and near to grace the event.

Dignatories from all walks of life including the Political Secretary of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council -Mr. Timipa Bafumodei Kelvin, the  Chairman Yenagoa-Ovom Council of Chiefs, Chief ThankGod Over Gagbe, traditional rulers as well as clergymen attended the epoch making ceremony.