Conflict Resolution And Developement Impact

The need for peaceful resolution of conflict has been highlighted as one of the key factors in bringing about the desired development in the Rivers State.
This was stated by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Dr. Tammy Danagogo during the inauguration of members of the Community Trusts (CT) and Community Development Board (CDB) of Abonnema, Elem Sangama and Soku communities in the conference room of the ministry.
Describing the inauguration as a happy moment considering the protracted problems faced by the various Community Trusts (CT) and Community Development Board (CDB) in their various communities, he charged them to see themselves as representatives of their people and warned them to keep away from personal interest in the discharge of their duties.
Dr. Danagogo, who spoke through the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Somieari Isaac Harry decried the slow pace of progress by the Community Trusts (CT) and called on all aggrieved parties to sheah their sword and work for the collective interest of their various communities.
He warned that community Trust (CTs) that are not performing will not be paid and called on them to make monthly reports to the government, council of elders in their communities and the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to assess their progress.
Furthermore, Dr. Danagogo while administering the oath of office on the members of the Community Trusts and Community Development Board (CDB) advised them to work for the thorough implementation of their assigned duties and told them to see their inauguration as, just the commencement of hardwork ahead.
On his part, the leader of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) delegation team and Government Relations Adviser, Mr. Kiri Obomanu, congratulated the members and urged them to be fair to everyone and be ready to account for the position entrusted to them.
Mr. Obomanu, however, called for unity of purpose amongst the members stressing that the SPDC does not want to be witness to rancour, but to progress and development describing it as the interphase between the community, company, government and their communities.
Functions of the Community Trust (CT) and Community Development Board (CDB) were read to them by the Director Community Affairs, Mr. Eyinda Chuku.
Similarily, the Deputy Leader of the Akuku-Toru legislative Assembly, Hon. Jeremiah Precious, who witnessed the inauguration thanked and praised the mediating skills of the commissioner, Dr. Danagogo and the ministry by bringing about the timely resolution of the issues and promised to convey the goodnews back to home.
To members of the Community Trust, he pleaded with them to ensure that sanity and fair play are exhibited while carrying out their mandate.
In their collective speech, Chairmen of the three Community Trust and Community Development Board, Chief E.B.A Bobmanuel JP (Abonnema), Captain Tamunoemi James (Elem Sangama) and Bro. Wariboko Ekine (Soku) all pledged their loyalty and willingness to work peacefully with the SPDC and the state government in achieving their set goals.
Ikiriko resides in Port Harcourt.

Fustina Ikiriko