Ugep Kingdom in Cross River State has pledged its support for President Muhammadu Buhari in what it called ‘his quest to rescue Nigeria.’
The delegation of the Kingdom led by His Royal Highness, Obol Ofem Ubana, Obol Lopon of Ugep who is a retired Army officer, on a courtesy visit to the President at the Aso Rock, Abuja, said now is the time to rally round Buhari to correct all the socio-economic anomalies bedeviling the country.
The royal father however requested the President to intervene and resolve inter-ethnic conflicts affecting several communities in the Kingdom, including Nko, Nyima, Oyadama, Edibe, Usumtong, Adadama and Ekureku.
The traditional ruler thanked Buhari for appointing Yakuur sons into exalted positions in government, including Chief of Naval Staff, Minister of Niger Delta and Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution.
On restiveness in the region, the Obol Lopon said: ‘‘we are increasingly losing our youths to inter-tribal wars which if nothing is done will leave our communities without youths in the near future.
”As Obolo Lopon of Ugep, I am ready to partner with relevant government agencies saddled with the responsibility and management of communal conflict resolutions.”
Responding, President Buhari assured the delegation that under his watch, no part of Nigeria will be ignored.
”I am very pleased that you [the traditional ruler] have shared some professional background as a former military officer.
”My experience of being in the military afforded me the opportunity to work with all Nigerians and this is a lifetime experience.”
