Ortom made the presentation of the staff of office to the new paramount ruler of the Idoma nation on Thursday while performing his coronation at the Och’Idoma square in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.
The Governor noted that under his reign as the Governor of the State, the traditional institution has made tremendous progress.
“Under my watch the traditional institution has made tremendous progress. The welfare of traditional rulers have been given top priority.
“Your Royal Majesty, your selection by the selection committee as the 5th Ochi’Idoma has undoubtedly brought joy to the people of Idoma nation.
“I have no doubt that your reign will be peaceful. It is my further convinction that the support you are enjoying from your subjects will be sustained and together you can make Idoma nation better than you have met it.
“It is therefore a great joy to be here to perform the coronation of the Ochi’Idoma and also present a staff of office to him.
“It is my hope that before long we shall gather once again to commission a befitting palace for the Ochi’Idoma, which is about 90 percent completion,” Ortom stated
Ortom further explained that Agaba Idu emerged through Divine providence, tasked him to rule wisely so as to attract development to his domain.
In his acceptance speech, the Agaba-Idu, HRM, Elaigwu Odogbo John, pledged that fairness, equity, justice and peace would be his watchword.
While dedicating the Idoma nation to God, the paramount ruler, also pronounced peace upon Idomaland.