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Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, on Saturday, presented certificates and staff of office to 66 new traditional rulers in the state.
In his speech at the event held at the Government House, Owerri, Uzodimma tasked them to serve and treat their subjects in a manner that pleases God.
He enjoined them not to see their subjects as slaves but to demonstrate the importance of honesty, peace and justice in leadership while warning them against ruling their communities from the diaspora, vowing to withdraw the staff of the office of anyone that defaulted.
The governor also urged them to see themselves as part of government and ambassadors at the community level.
He said, “You are recognised to support local government chairmen and counsellors to ensure that law and order are maintained in our communities,” he said.
He emphasised their role in maintaining security in their domains, saying that any traditional ruler that joined in causing insecurity would be dethroned just as he charged them to work with his administration and not allowing anybody to use them to fight or undermine the government.
While pledging support of his administration to the various communities, Uzodimma congratulated them and prayed to God to grant them wisdom to lead their people.
Responding on behalf of the new royal fathers, the Traditional Ruler of Umuezeala/Umueme Community in Oru East Local Government Area, Prof. Peter Nnabuo, assured the governor that they would ensure that peace and tranquillity returned to their communities.
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