Senator Ned Nwoko has reiterated his unwavering commitment to seeing the creation of Anioma State to fruition, declaring that though he did not initiate the agitation, he is determined to see it through.
Leveraging on the renewed confidence and backing of prominent stakeholders, Senator Nwoko emphasized that the support from traditional rulers, political leaders, women, youths, and the general populace across Delta North had been momentous, colossal, and irreversible.
Affirming his resolve to actualize the Anioma dream, he said: “I did not start the fight, but I will finish it”, underscoring his resolve amid what he described as tiny talks of dissent from a minority within the region.
He added: “With the amazing support of all our leaders and the people of Anioma marching forward in prime solidarity, I am emboldened, much more than ever, in the renewed quest for Anioma state.
“This explains why there is no whiff of worry over the tiny talks of dissent by few persons within Delta North. The fiery passion of the people for Anioma is momentous and irreversible.
“The loud voices of kings, leaders, men, women, youths and the general populace, encompassing over a million stakeholders, all demanding Anioma state is too epic to juxtapose with whispers of less than a dozen numbers. The complaints are unnecessary and baseless.
“Our focus is on Anioma and nothing more. Anioma people can never be distracted as their beautiful symphony of a new dawn resonates clearly across the fertile landscape of Delta North.”
Highlighting the cultural and geographical richness of the region, Senator Nwoko celebrated the unity and determination flowing from all corners of Delta North, from the lush rainforests of Aniocha/Oshimili to the scenic hills of Ika land and the vast settlements of Ndokwa/Ukwuani.
He added: “As we bask in the success of our journey so far, I enjoin all to remain resolute in our historic progressive movement towards the creation of Anioma. Let us move in oneness and love.
“We are a people of civility and good breeding. We are the people of Anioma, the good land. We must continue to pursue our desire with the best of decorum, to maintain the clarity of our vision, firmness of our conviction and nobility of our cause.”
In a similar vein, Senator Nwoko expressed heartfelt appreciation to the people of Anioma and stakeholders nationwide for their overwhelming support during the recent Senate Public Hearing on Constitutional Review, which included deliberations on the proposed creation of Anioma State.
Senator Nwoko described the event, held on July 4th and 5th in Ikot-Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, as “humbling and gratifying”, hailing the massive turnout and unanimous endorsements from across the region.
“The mammoth presence of thousands of stakeholders from the nine local government areas of Delta North was overwhelming. Their strong, united voices in support of Anioma State reaffirm the nobility of our cause and the brightness of our future”, Nwoko said.
Senator Nwoko extended special appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for providing a conducive political environment, as well as to Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his leadership during the hearings.
He also thanked members of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review, the Akwa Ibom State Government, and traditional rulers from Delta North for their full participation and backing.
“The royal delegation, led by the Obi of Ubulu-Uno and the Obi of Idumuje-Unor at Ikot-Ekpene spoke in one voice in favour of Anioma. Their presence added a historic depth and unity to the effort”, Nwoko noted.
He also commended the Anioma State Technical Committee, co-chaired by traditional rulers HRM Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN, (Asagba of Asaba) and HRM Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi (Dein of Agbor), for their strategic mobilization and coordination.
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