The Rivers Government has elevated two traditional rulers
in the state to first class and another one to second class
chieftaincy.
The elevation is contained in a government special
announcement signed by the Rivers Attorney-General and
Commissioner for Justice, Mr Emmanuel Aguma.
A statement issued by Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, the Special
Assistant to Gov. Nyesom Wike, said the governor “in
exercise of his powers under the Rivers State Traditional
Rulers Law, No. 4 of 2015 , elevated the following
Chieftaincy Stools and Recognised the following
traditional rulers.
“The Traditional Chieftaincy Stool of Amayanabo of Ogu
in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State is
elevated to a First Class Chieftaincy Stool and His Royal
Majesty, King Nicholas d!ckson Ibiebele Nimenibo (Loko
IX) is recognised as Amayanabo of Ogu.
“The Traditional Chieftaincy Stool of Awoh of Ndoni, in
Ndoni, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of
Rivers State is elevated to a First Class Chieftaincy Stool.
“The Traditional Chieftaincy Stool of Eze Oha Okoro/
Nyenwe Eli of Rumuokoro Clan, in Rumuokoro, Obio/
Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State is classified
as a Second Class Chieftaincy Stool and His Royal
Highness, Eze Allwell Okwudiwa Owhonda (JP) is
recognised as Oha Okoro/Nyenwe Eli of Rumuokoro
Clan.”
According to the announcement, these elevations/
classifications and recognitions are effective from the
date (Dec. 30) of the respective instruments signed by the
governor of Rivers.
