Those embezzling community money are heaping curses on themselves, Olu of Warri warns

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli has hit hard afresh, saying those embezzling money meant for the development of their communities “are heaping curses on themselves and their generation”.

The Eminent Monarch who handed down the warning Thursday August 4 when he received the newly inaugurated 12-member Ureju Community Executive Committee in Warri North Local Government Area led by the Chairman, Mr. Henry Eniyan Tonwe, noted that attempts by a few people to elongate their tenure in community leadership positions is a major problem in Itsekiri Nation.

While commending Ureju Community for the peaceful and successful election of a new leadership, The Olu of Warri commended the new Ureju Chairman and members of his executive for promising to relinquish power at the expiration of their tenure.

Members of Ureju community executive flanked by a few others from the community

Speaking earlier, the newly inaugurated Chairman of Ureju Community, Mr. Henry Eniyan Tonwe assured the Olu that he and members of his executive will serve the community in-line with the community constitution with a view to ensuring genuine development.

According to Mr. Tonwe, apart from proceeds from International Oil Companies, IOCs like Chevron Nigeria Limited and Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, his leadership will explore other revenue sources to provide the much needed development Ureju community strongly yearns for.

Mr. Henry Eniyan Tonwe at Olu Palace, Warri

Our Oil and Gas Correspondent reports that the Ureju Community delegation includes the other 11 members of Ureju Community Executive Committee. They are: Sunny Jirin Jeye-Vice Chairman, John Nogho Ofofo-General Secretary, Donatus Mikie-PRO, former member of Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Otimeyin Orugboh-Treasurer, Mr. Tsola Etsede-Financial Secretary, Madam Grace Atsedagho- Woman Leader, Mr. Jerry Atiene-Assistant Secretary, Felix Oruru-Ex Officio, Joseph Eweyeju-Ex Officio, Monday Okobe-Ex Officio and Madam Alice Atseyinka-Ex Officio.

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