The people of Ugbolu Kingdom in Delta State have renewed their appeal to the state government to grant the community autonomous status, saying the demand has passed through the required processes and is supported by historical and documentary evidence.
The community, which has continued to pursue the creation of an autonomous town, appealed to the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to give favourable consideration to its long-standing request.
Speaking on behalf of the people, community leaders said Ugbolu had fulfilled various requirements and undergone several stages in the process of seeking autonomy, stressing that the request was based on the community’s history, identity, population and developmental aspirations.
They noted that the creation of an autonomous town would provide a stronger platform for effective administration, attract development and further strengthen the traditional and cultural identity of Ugbolu Kingdom.
The people therefore called on Governor Oborevwori to use his office to bring the long-awaited process to a successful conclusion, expressing confidence that his administration would listen to their appeal.
According to them, granting Ugbolu autonomy would be remembered as a significant milestone in the history of the kingdom and would further deepen the relationship between the state government and the people at the grassroots.
The community also expressed optimism that Governor Oborevwori’s intervention would open a new chapter of development for Ugbolu, particularly in infrastructure, education, healthcare, roads and other areas of socio-economic development.
They appealed to the Governor to consider the request in the spirit of fairness, equity and grassroots development, saying the people of Ugbolu were looking forward to a positive response from the state government.
The community maintained that if the request is granted, Governor Oborevwori would be remembered in the history of Ugbolu Kingdom as the Governor who not only supported its development but also helped bring its long-standing aspiration for autonomous status to fruition.
By: Ike Philip Abiagom
