Opobo Announces Sequincentenary, To Host Wike, Others

The Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja has officially announced the 150 years celebrations of Opobo Kingdom.
In a press chat yesterday with newsmen in Opobo Town, headquarters of Opobo /Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State, the King said the event is to mark the ingenuity and courage of the town’s founding fathers.
He recalled that King Jaja and his chiefs left Bonny in September 1869 to found Opobo in 1870.
The Opobo monarch said activities to mark the anniversary will commence on 24th December with hoisting of flags, while 25th will be a Church Thanksgiving Day.
On 28th of December, he said there will be boat regatta and awards, and the Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike is expected to grace the occasion.
He used the occasion to commend Opobo’s neighbours for peaceful co- existence over the years.
In his words, “Since we relocated to found Opobo Kingdom, our neighbours have been hospitable”.
Jaja, who is also the Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, therefore, called on the world and lovers of Opobo to join in celebrating the milestone.