From Tony John, Port Harcourt
Various stakeholders from the Kalabari Kingdom have prepared a grand reception for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike.
The Ijaw stakeholders under the auspices of the NEW Associates are said to be mobilising to shut down Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, during the reception scheduled for March 15.
Chairman, Publicity Committee, Enemi George, said in Port Harcourt yesterday that chiefs, leaders, women and youths were excited that Wike, a friend of the kingdom, was visiting Kalabari.
George said the event was arranged at Abalama town as a thanksgiving service and a grand civic reception in honour of the former governor for his love for the Kalabari kingdom.
He said: “All stakeholders in Kalabari are eagerly waiting to receive the FCT minister and to show him gratitude. March 15 has been set aside to celebrate Chief Nyesom Wike for his love for the Kalabari Kingdom and its people.
“He has done much for the kingdom and he deserves to be celebrated. We are calling on our chiefs, leaders, women, youths and stakeholders of the Kalabari kingdom to make that day special.”