By DADA AYOKHAI
The Enogie of Ugboko dukedom, HRH Duke Solomon Ogimade has expressed worriedness about the rise of insecurity, herdsmen attack and activities of hoodlums in orhionmwon local government.
Duke Solomon Ogimade made the disclosure when he received in audience the Hon. member representing orhionmwon south constituency, Hon. Bright Iyamu at his resident in Benin.
His Royal Highness, told his guest that the rate of insecurity, herdsmen and hoodlums are presently on the increase and want the situation nip in the bud.
The Duke also appealed to Hon. Iyamu to do the needful in ensuring that the roads leading to Orhiomwon South are motorable. “there is no one I can communicate with except you, It your time please kindly assist the good people of Orhiomwon South”.
“I do not have any power of my own, please kindly bring development to our Community, we need development, we need companies and factories to enhance development in Orhiomwon South. So our people can be empowered. Presently majority of our people are farmers. If there are companies and factories in Orhiomwon local government area it will enhance development and improve welfare of our people”.
Responding, Hon. Iyamu who recently marked his 100 days in office with many projects to his credit appreciated the Duke and the entire Ugboko Dukedom for their unflinching support before, during and after his election and also pleaded for more support to enable him fulfill all his campaign promises.
He assured the Duke that the men of the Nigeria Police and other sisters agencies will be deployed to beef up security on the roads in the locality to stemmed the problem of insecurity in the area and also to prevent a re occurrence of kidnapping and herdsmen attack in the area.
“I have contributed positively to Orhiomwon South and I will continue to do my best for Orhiomwon South and Orhiomwon Local Government Area”.
Hon. Iyamu said “I am a youth, the development of Orhiomwon South is my priority. In the house, I moved the motion for light connectivity and rehabilitation of the Benin- Abraka Road, the construction company has commenced the rehabilitation of the Road from Ugo”.
On the issue of light, Hon. Iyamu said the state government is partnering Seplat Energy and sooner than expected the light issue will materialized. The light will be connected to the roads which will not only brighten the roads but also enhanced security and will be extended to the communities, he said.
He expressed appreciation to the State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki for having the interest of Orhiomwon at heart.
High point of the visit was the decorations of Hon Bright Iyamu with bead by Duke Solomon Ogimade.
On Hon. Bright Iyamu entourage were Hon. Monday Igbinigie, former technical board chairman, Comr. Conscience Igue S.A on political matters, Comr. Raymond Omokaro S.S.A on Political Matters and Comr. Airhouyuwa Douglas amongst others.
