Abuloma Showcases Cultural Heritage At Chieftaincy Installation

Thursday 20th November
2014 marked another milestone in the history of Abuloma community in Port Harcourt City Local Government (PHALGA) Rivers State, as the people of the town rolled out their cultural drums and traditional dances to celebrate the installation of their illustrious son Chief Lycious Omineorisa Aminaowuka Godu (Godu I) at the Abuloma multipurpose Hall in Port Harcourt.
Addressing the large crowd that witnessed the coronation, including the Abuloma Council of Chiefs, Elders, politicians and other dignitaries from all walks of life, the chairman of Abuloma Council of Chiefs, Chief Joseph I. Orumo-Giali (Gali I) described the newly crowned Godu I as an illustrious son of Abuloma who the community had tested in various leadership position and found worthy to wear the crown.
He noted that with the coronation of Chief L.G.A Godul, he had not only become the head of Ogodu Royal house, but a member of Abuloma Council of Chiefs. The chairman stated that the Abuloma community was made up of 12 autonomous Houses as far back as 800 years ago, but over the years the houses had metamorphosed into 17 houses with Godu I Royal Family as the 17th.
The chairman, Abuloma Council of Chiefs reiterated that the new traditional head of Godu family had been tried tested and trusted and the community hopes that with his new status he would usher in rapid development, peace and unity not only in Godu Royal house, but Abuloma community in general. He pleaded with the Chiefs, Elders and the youths to support his administration in other to enable him achieve his goals.
In his contribution,  a frontline member of the Abuloma Council of Chiefs, Chief M.A. Adokiene Micha-Tam Igbile the 450th, congratulated the Godu  I and described him as an achiever and urged him to work harder in his new position in  the community because to whom much is given, much is also expected.
According to him, the elevation of the Godu l as the head of  Godu l Royal House is a manifestation of his diligence, humility, experience  and love for his community which he  served with honesty at his various leadership positions. He stressed that with his new position nothing less is expected from him.
One of the elders of the community, Elder Fialatonka Silver Elijah, said with the well deserved installation of Godu l another history had been recorded in Abuloma. He said the new family head is very meticulous when it comes to the management of public fund and as an ex-serviceman he lives an honest and exemplary life and it is the hope of all and sundry that his reign would usher in good things in the community.
In his vote of thanks, Chief L.O.A. Godu (Godu l) thanked are who tried in their respective ways to make the historic event a huge success. He noted that his appointment came from God and promises  to serve God and humanity in his new position with the fear of God and the customs and traditions of the Abuloma community.
Highlights of the occasion include the oath of Alegance to Abuloma Council of Chiefs and the entire community as well as cultural dances and other traditional festivities.

From Left, Chief Goodluck J. Gwali, Vice Chairman Abuloma Council of Chiefs, Chief L.O.A Godu, Godu 1 and Chief Joseph Orumogiali Chairman Council