The renewed quest for the creation of Anioma state being championed by Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North senatorial district in the National Assembly, received a boost at the weekend in Asaba, with the emergence of a pressure group known as De Believers organization to help drive the Anioma agenda.
Over 200 socio – cultural and sectarian groups, including traditional institution, youth bodies, faith based organisations and civil society organizations across the country have earlier formed a bulwark in solidarity with Senator Ned Nwoko towards the actualization of the Anioma dream, following a bill in that regard initiated by the distinguished Senator
At the inauguration of the De Believers group in Asaba, stakeholders, drawn from various communities in the 9 local government areas of Delta North and different political affiliations affirmed their support for Senator Nwoko’s advocacy for the creation of Anioma.
The convener of the group and former member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai, said the body was in the forefront of Anioma state creation movement and aligned strongly with the patriotic and noble efforts of Senator Ned Nwoko, who had rekindled the age-long agitation of over 5 decades.
Hon Ossai N. Ossai noted that Anioma remained a compelling historical desire acceptable to all as the pathway to socioeconomic and political renaissance of Anioma people.
He commended Senator Ned Nwoko for his foresight and doggedness in rejindling the glow of Anioma agitation and urged unity and oneness from all to make the dream a reality.
Speaking in an interview, the Head, Senator Ned Nwoko Constituency Office in Asaba, Chief Ugo Asibelua, said Senator Nwoko was selflessly and irrevocably committed to the actualization of Anioma which culminated in the much celebrated Anioma stakeholders summit held last year in Asaba.
Various stakeholders at the maiden meeting of the De Believers group called for cooperation from all quarters and said the Anioma movement was a proper step towards ensuring equitable representation and balanced regional development.
They noted that creating additional states, including Anioma, would not only bring equality in the region but also address issues of insecurity, hunger, poverty and unemployment.
The group commended Senator Ned Nwoko for his impactful representation and pushing the bill for Anioma State Creation project, which had garnered significant backing from thousands of stakeholders within and outside the state.
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