AHOADA WEST IS THE MOST PEACEFUL LGA IN NIGERIA SAYS HOPE IKIRIKO

~ As Peace Legend Award International Honours Him As One Of The Peace Legend In Rivers State.

The Executive Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area Of Rivers State; Hon. (Evang) Hope O. Ikiriko FCNA., FNES., DSSRS. Ph.D. on the 11th of January 2024, has stated in strong terms that Ahoada West Local Government is the most peaceful local government in Nigeria. Hon. Ikiriko made this emphatic statement at the Council Secretariat Akinima, when a body known as peace Legend Award International honoured him with a prestigious award as a peace Legend amongst the first Fifty (50) persons in Rivers State.

Describing the award in the personality of the Executive Chairman, the Director of the organization; Mr. Jesse Amiri said that the nomination of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Ikiriko came after scoring over 79 points during the 12th edition of the body which took place at Hotel Presidential, PortHarcourt in 2023.

According to Mr. Jesse, "the Awardees were chosen on the bases of peace, especially those who have put in effort to make peace in their area.

Speaking further, Jesse said, "we are aware of the unrest and activities in this part of the world, but because of your effort, the people of Ahoada West are able to enjoy peace and tranquility. Without Peace, there Will be no progress. I think this is one of the things that has kept this place peaceful, because it is a loving land, and that peace has been transformed into the light of these people and also into the physical projects you have put in place, and the ones you are carrying out. You are a man of peace, keep up the good work and God will continue to strengthen you", Jesse stated.

In his response, the Executive Chairman; Hon. Hope Ikiriko said, "Let me on behalf of the people and Government of Ahoada West express our profound gratitude to your organization, and I also wish to apologize for not being able to make it on the 10th of December 2023, the day you set aside for this Award. The exigency of the work denied us that important moment, even though we sent representatives but I was humbled when I got words from you that because of the value you attached to the Award, you want to present it yourself. I saw it as a great honor, not just for me but for the people of Ahoada west, and we are on that note grateful. 

Sincerely, when we receive awards like this, We get humbled the more. For me it shows that people are taking notes of our performance. The most striking thing is that we make so much effort, and yet we still see how we get so much security challenges. It goes to show that you are not bothered about the environment but you are more concerned with the effort that we genuinely make to ensure that the security does not overwhelm us. And I must confess that the reason for us to enjoy the peace that we are enjoying today is because we are proactive about what we are doing. We support all the security agencies, we give them even more than they expect. We provide aid for them from time to time. We partner with them in several programs to combat crime in the area, and all of them can attest to the fact that our government is proactive. 

We agree that because we have a mandate, to show it to you not because we felt that one day we would be appointed, We are the ones who are going to keep the society. We are quite aware, and I want to thank you for acting and contributing to the society because this is in no way a small thing that for every public officer to have the consciousness that certain persons are keenly taking note of their performance . It is like a wake up call and I want to assure you that we will continue to do this and ensure that our people have the best opportunity to the last day that we leave office.

The Chairman while commending the Governor, His Excellency, Sir Similaye Fubara, said that the state witnessed almost zero crime, especially in the recent festive season. According to him, that is where the mantra of continuity became eminent because the former Governor of the State; Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, now Minister of the FCT was so proactive in security matters.

 Speaking further, Hon. Ikiriko drew their attention on the ongoing construction of the State of the art police Station. Explaining that it will have all the running facilities required. And is going to be commissioned in no distant time before the expiration of his tenure.

"We will continue to pursue peace, we will continue to ensure that peace is sustained for our people and companies to do their businesses . We will ensure our people have the best opportunity till the last day that we leave office", the Chairman added.

Those present at the event were: The Chief Of Staff; Hon. Iyeumame Osungwo, The SSA On Admin. And General Services; Mr. Promise Jacob, Supervisors and other Political Appointees.

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