INDS: MULADE CONGRATULATES GBARAMATU MONARCH ON APPOINTMENT, INAUGURATION AS CO-CHAIRMAN, ADVISORY COUNCIL, INSTITUTE OF NIGER DELTA STUDIES, NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY, AMASSOMA.
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INDS: MULADE CONGRATULATES GBARAMATU MONARCH ON APPOINTMENT, INAUGURATION AS CO-CHAIRMAN, ADVISORY COUNCIL, INSTITUTE OF NIGER DELTA STUDIES, NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY, AMASSOMA.
Chief Mulade Sheriff PhD, the Ibe Serimowei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, has heartily congratulated the Pere of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II (JP), Aketekpe, Agadagba, on his appointment and successful inauguration as Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Institute for Niger Delta Studies (INDS), Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State.
Chief Mulade, the National Democratic Party NDP-Candidate for House of Representatives, Warri Federal Constituency, described the academic appointment as a befitting recognition of the revered monarch's wisdom, intellectual disposition, exemplary leadership and sustained commitment to the advancement of Gbaramatu Kingdom and the wider Niger Delta region.
According to him, the selection of His Majesty to provide leadership to the Advisory Council of the Institute is particularly significant considering the strategic role of INDS in promoting research and scholarship aimed at addressing the socio-economic, environmental and developmental realities of the Niger Delta.
He expressed confidence that the monarch's wealth of experience, understanding of the region and passion for sustainable development would add immense value to the Council as it guides the Institute's focus on socio-ecological justice, regional development and empowerment.
"I warmly congratulate our highly respected royal father, His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II (JP), Aketekpe, Agadagba, Pere of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, on his appointment and successful inauguration as Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Institute for Niger Delta Studies, Niger Delta University.
"This is another remarkable honour for our royal father and the entire Gbaramatu Kingdom. His Majesty has consistently demonstrated uncommon wisdom, peaceful leadership and a genuine commitment to the development and empowerment of our people.
"I have no doubt that his leadership of the Advisory Council will strengthen the Institute's efforts towards producing knowledge, ideas and recommendations capable of contributing meaningfully to the sustainable development of the Niger Delta," Chief Mulade stated.
The candidate for House of Representatives, Warri Federal Constituency under the National Democratic Party (NDP), further commended the Institute for Niger Delta Studies and the Niger Delta University for recognising the importance of traditional leadership and indigenous knowledge in advancing scholarship and finding sustainable solutions to the peculiar challenges confronting the region.
Chief Mulade prayed Almighty God to grant Aketekpe, Agadagba greater wisdom, sound health, strength and longevity to successfully discharge the responsibilities of his new assignment and continue providing purposeful leadership to Gbaramatu Kingdom and the Niger Delta.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. May this new academic responsibility further strengthen your contributions to knowledge, peace, justice and sustainable development in our beloved Niger Delta," he added.
Signed:
Chief Mulade B Sheriff, PhD
Ibe Serimowei of ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom; and the NDP standard-bearer for House of Representatives, Warri Federal Constituency)
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