Two American clerics get chieftaincy titles in Delta state

- Two American clerics get chieftaincy titles in Delta state

Bishop Shirley Stanfill and Pastor Timothy Stanfill, who are American clerics are among  the selected 15 persons conferred with chieftaincy titles by the Okobaro of Ughivwen Kingdom in Delta State, HRM Matthew Ediri Egbi.

The 15 people were conferred with the titles owing to their contributions in the development of the kingdom.

The occasion which was part of the activities for the celebration of 6th coronation anniversary of the monarch also saw an inter-primary school quiz competition, football match, lecture, cultural display among others.

The traditional monarch during his speech to his subjects issued out warnings to the locals against the intimidation of contractors under the veil of “deve” which he said was strange to the kingdom rather he said they should assist contractors to finish projects cited in the community.

The king cited an example which is the citing of a modular refinery in the area, he said: “I strongly believe that the citing of a modular refinery and its attendant servicing companies will definitely positively impact Ughievwen kingdom and its environs."

He further stressed that he has gathered that the natural gas deposit in the kingdom has not been fully harnessed and for this reason he advised his people to make the kingdom conflict free and low in crime with a massive work force so as to woo investors.

He also appreciated the Nigerian ot President, Muhammadu Buhari for appointing an Ughievwen son, in person of Engr. Francis Efeduma as an Ambassador, and also Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for appointing some indigenes of Ughievwen kingdom.

The Delta State monarch, HRM Ovrawah Omogha l, during his reign has conferred traditional chieftaincy titles on 45 persons. Some of which are the Delta State Commissioner for Urban Renewal, Dr.Karo Ilolo, Chairman of Isoko South Local Government council, Sir Ithiako Ikpokpo, Chief Umueruno Edo and Chief Isaac Igbudu.