The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has called on traditional rulers to pay priority attention to matters of security in their different domains.

The governor made the call while presenting Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Macaulay Popo Ovbagbedia, Uhurhie-Osadjere 11, the Owhorode of Olomu Kingdom, in Ughelli South local government area of Delta state, assuring the traditional rulers that his administration will continue to hold traditional institution in high esteem in the affairs of the state.

The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, said, the traditional institution remains a priceless legacy in any African society for which there is yet no credible substitute, as a rallying point for the people at the grassroots, urging the monarch to be transparent with virtues of justice, fair play and equity in all his dealings with his subjects.

He congratulated the Owhorode for the successful ascension of the throne of his fore fathers, and commended the people of Olomu for their cooperation and contributions to making the event a reality, adding that the event marks the confirmation of the various traditional rites and processes to the ascension to the throne of the Owhorode of this kingdom.

In his welcome address read on behalf of Olomu Kingdom by the President General of Olomu kingdom and former President General of Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU) Olorogun Moses Taiga appreciated the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborewori for finding Olomu sons worthy for appointments into various exalted political offices in the state.