In light of the alarming rise in unwholesome activities attributed to Fulani herdsmen in multiple communities across Bayelsa State, an urgent meeting has been convened by His Excellency, Senator Lawerence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor. This critical discussion is scheduled for today, Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the prestigious DSP Alamieyesigba Memorial Banquet Hall.
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This meeting is not just a routine gathering; it represents a vital step in addressing the escalating concerns of local communities.
As highlighted in a recent statement by Hon. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the Honorable Commissioner for Information, Orientation & Strategy, key stakeholders have been invited to participate. Expected attendees include first-class traditional rulers from the affected clans, paramount rulers, chairs of Community Development Committees (CDCs), youth leaders, and women leaders from the specified communities.
Communities Involved
The meeting emphasizes a broad representation from several local government areas:
Ogbia Local Government Area:
- Key communities include Elebele, Emeyal Otuasega Oruma, Imiringi, Otuabagi, Otuogidi, Onuegbum, Kolo 1, Kolo II, Kolo III, Emeyal I, Emyal II, Otuokpoti, Otuogiri, Opume, Otuoke, Ebelebiri and Ogbia Town, among others.
Yenagoa Local Government Area:
- This area boasts a long list, with notable communities like Igbogene, Yenegwe, Akenfa, Agudama, Akenpai, Ede-Epie, Okutukutu, Opolo, Biogbolo, Yenizuegene, Okaka, Yenizue Epie, Kpansia Amarata, Ekeki, Onopa, Ovom, Yenagoa, Bebelebiri, Yenaka, Akaba, Obogoro, Sukili, Ogu, Famgbe, Ikolo, Agbura, Azikoro, Agbia, Nedugbo, Ogboloma, Asangbene, Kumboama, Okolobiri, Obunagba, Tunama, Koroama, Polaku, Gbarantoru, Akaibiri, Agudama Ekpetiama, Bumoundi, Bumoundi-gbene, Ikibiri, Ikarama, Freetown, Calabar, Anyabele, Akumonu, Agbobiri Zarama Epie, Zarama Anyabiri, New Jerusalem, Akienfa, Akpidei, Tuburu, Egbebiri, Akudonu, Oturuama, Tein, Kalaama, Aleibiri covering a diverse demographic.
Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area:
- Residents from communities such as Sampou, Kalama, Odi, Kaiama, Olobiri, Oporotom, Ayibabiri, Okoloba, Sabagiria Igbedi, Abuwari Gbaranama, Ayakoroama, Okubiri, Ofonbiri, Igbainwari, Ekpowari, Gbaranbiri, Oyobu, Akaranbiri will also have representation.
Ekeremor Local Government Area:
- Communities of Ekeremor Ekeremor, Aleibiri, Anyamasa and Isampou will be present.
Sagbama Local Government Area:
- Participating communities include Sagbama, Tungbo, Toru-Orua, Bulou-Orua, Ofoni, Toru-Angiama, Ebedebiri, Elemebiri, Agbere, Odoni, Isokenike, Torfani, Adunku
Southern Ijaw Local Government Area:
- Leaders from Ammassoma, Ogobiri Ayama, and Igeibiri Angiama, Igeibiri, Aguobiri, Bolo Aguobiri and Obololi are also expected to take part.
Importance of the Meeting
As insecurity spreads across regions, dialogues of this nature become essential in fostering peace and ensuring the safety of our communities. The Deputy Governor’s initiative to bring together traditional rulers and community leaders reflects a commitment to collaborative governance and to remedying the challenges posed by external threats.
We urge all invited participants to approach this gathering with proactive solutions that can enhance community safety and improve relations among the local populace and herdsmen. Our ability to confront these issues head-on is paramount for the stability and security of our state.
Stay tuned for more updates as we look forward to the outcomes of this significant meeting aimed at creating a safer environment for all communities involved.
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