Asari’s Reign ‘ll Foster Unity, Development In Ijaw Nation -MOSIEND

       Edith CHUKU 

Overwhelmed by King Asari- Dokubo Dabaye Amakiri (I), Amayanabo, Torusarama Piri, Elem Kalabari, ascension and recognition as a monarch, the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta MOSIEND, has highly commended the Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara.

MOSIEND gave this commendation shortly after Fubara presented staff of office and certificate of recognition to Asari as a traditional ruler in the state.

The foremost Niger Delta mass mobilization organisation described his recognition as a new era for the people of Elem-Ama, stressing that it will attract development and foster unity.

Speaking in a release by its National President, Dr. Kennedy Tonjo-West, the group assured that the ex-militant leader would continue in his unwavering advocacy to ensure the well-being of his people.

According to Tonjo-West, “the
ascencion and recognition of His Royal Highness, Allhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo will lead to unity, cultural safeguarding, and socio-economic development.

“His Royal Highness, Allhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo has been officially proclaimed the Amanyanabo (traditional ruler) of Torusarama PIRI (Elem-Ama), an ancient Ijaw kingdom in Rivers State, Nigeria.

“This ascension, officially acknowledged by the Rivers State Government, marks a pivotal moment for the Ijaw ethnic group and underscores the enduring importance of traditional institutions in modern governance and cultural identity and the Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) joins in celebrating this feat.

“MOSIEND considers it a remarkable achievement that will further solidify the craving for development of Ijaw Communities, it’s peoples and Institutions.”

MOSIEND national President also noted that, “the yearnings of Ijaw communities for a better deal in its leadership is a result of their veneration for their traditional structures, and the confidence reposed in HRH Alhaji Asari Dokubo’s benevolence and leadership style, will bring the expected development

“I commend the prompt recognition by the State Government for it is an example of the synergy we have been advocating for, a case where traditional institutions will be recognized as an important starter for the development of communities and regions.

“A new era dawns for the citizenry of Elem-Ama and the Ijaw Nation as HRH Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo is known for his indomitable belief in the Ijaw cause and unwavering advocacy, leadership and fervent devotion to the well-being of his people, is now in carge of an important Ijaw community.

“HRH Dokubo’s leadership will attract modern and fast paced development to the Kingdom, endear tunity, cultural safeguarding, and socio-economic development for the nation. He also noted that the community is the center of strong cultural heritage, strategically located in the Niger Delta.”

Further, Tonjo-West appealed to international community, cultural organisation, development partners, communities, kingdoms and the general Ijaw population to stand behind Asari to support his developmental plan.