The Chairman of Etche Area Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs, King S. N. Amaechi, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, for his genuine reconciliation efforts aimed at uniting all warring groups in Rivers State. King Amaechi, who is the Onye Ishi Ala of Igbo Kingdom, gave the commendation in his reaction to the reappointment of Eze Sir Sergeant Chidi Awuse as Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs by the State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara.
King Amaechi described the decision of the Governor to return Eze Awuse to the leadership of the apex traditional council as well-deserved and timely. He said the reappointment represents a path to genuine reconciliation and will help in repositioning the traditional institution for effective service delivery. The Etche monarch described Awuse as a man endowed with traditional sagacity who has paid his dues in the service of Rivers State.
King Amaechi expressed confidence that Awuse would bring his wealth of experience, rich political background and fatherly leadership to bear in reorganizing the council to achieve its desired goals. He stated that HRM Sergeant Chidi Awuse is a man with traditional sagacity and has paid his dues to the state. Amaechi called on all traditional rulers in the state to rally round the new leadership and give it total support to succeed.
The monarch noted that unity among traditional rulers is critical to complementing government's efforts at fostering peace and development across Rivers State. He advised all political actors in the state to embrace peace genuinely for the overall interest, peace and development of Rivers State, noting that reconciliation remains the only path to stability.
In a related development, the Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has assured of massive attendance at the 217th Inaugural Lecture Series of the University of Port Harcourt, scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026. Chairman of the Council, Comrade Paul Bazia, gave the assurance when members of the Media Sub-Committee of the Planning Committee for the lecture visited the NUJ Secretariat.
The Obiga Mathematics and Leadership Foundation has called for increased investment in the mentorship of young people and leadership training with a view to prepare them for future responsibilities. Founder of the foundation, Mr. David Obiga, said this during the maiden edition of “Champion Connect” programming, which brought together outstanding young people from about six schools across Rivers State and beyond for mentorship and personal development.
The foundation seeks to instil values such as integrity, hard work and selfless service in young people to prepare them for leadership positions in their communities and the country at large. The initiative was established to equip young people with the necessary leadership skills, values and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to society, according to Obiga.
Key points
- King Amaechi commends Wike's reconciliation efforts and backs Awuse as traditional rulers' chairman.
- The Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs has a new chairman, Eze Sir Sergeant Chidi Awuse.
- The Obiga Mathematics and Leadership Foundation advocates for mentorship and leadership training for young people.
