…imbibe Christ values, she urges Nigerians
Few months after conferring a High Chief title on Hon. (Princess) Benedicta Attoh for her laudable developmental stride across Etsako East Local Government, again the Okumagbe of Uwanno Kingdom, Dr George Eghabor, last weekend bestowed another highly esteemed title of Senior High Chief O’thegbechiogie of Uwanno Kingdom on the chairman of Etsako East Local Government in a carnival-like well-attended programme at the Okumagbe’s palace.
According to the traditional interpretation, the O’thegbechiogie means the one whose body touches a king. It is believed that the one whose body touches the king always finds favour from the king with all-round peace.
While expressing her appreciation to the Okumagbe, the Queen, and the people of Uwanno Kingdom, Hon. Princess Attoh thanked the monarch for recognizing her efforts as chairman, describing the monarch as a dependable father and a world-class educated monarch, very intelligent and the people’s person.
When asked why she was given multiple chieftaincy titles in quick succession by the Okumagbe of Uwanno Kingdom, the chairman said she also needed someone to answer the same question for her as she has been focused on her duty in serving her people.
“The applause of the masses is not a call to shrink from duty but a call to remain dedicated and steadfast in bringing meaningful development to the people,” she said.
Hon. (Princess) Benedicta Attoh was previously the Vice Chairman and Secretary to the Etsako East Local Government Council; she was also the Senior Special Assistant on NGOs to the former Governor of Edo State, former member of the Board, Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), Abuja. She spent over a decade in Ireland where she worked mainly in the development sector. In 2009, she launched DreamWorld Leadership Initiative for Girls, an educational, mentoring and support project for girls who are placed at a disadvantage because of poverty.
Meanwhile, as Christians all over the world celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Executive Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Hon. (Princess) Benedicta Attoh urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selfless attributes displayed by Jesus Christ.
She said Easter offers us the opportunity to appreciate the love, sacrifice, and suffering Jesus Christ bore for humanity and as a nation, we can’t make headway without making the same sacrifice at our various positions, irrespective of status.
While assuring the people of Etsako East of maximum security arrangement around the Council within the period, the chairman expressed the need for unity of purpose and collective commitment by Etsako East sons and daughters in overcoming the challenges confronting us as a people.
“As we celebrate our liberation today we must not forget that it is not in the interest of our saviour for us to dwell in disunity, mutual suspicion, discrimination, and injustice. We must therefore continue to imbibe the common values that bind us together as believers,” she said.
While wishing the people of Etsako East a happy Easter celebration, the local government chairman reiterated her resolve to continue to serve with the fear of God, saying she will continue to allow God’s fear to moderate all her actions.
