Wike Hails Iyaye’s Acceptance Of Traditional Title

Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike has hailed Chief Boma Iyaye for yielding to the call from members of the Chiri War Canoe House to become their traditional ruler.
The governor said to be the head of a family as a traditional ruler comes with enormous responsibilities, and necessarily will alter his lifestyle, but advised him not to disappoint his people.
Wike gave the charge at the chieftaincy installation ceremony of Chief Boma Iyaye as Fifika Chiri V, at St. Martins’ Anglican School Field, Tende-Ama in Ogu Town, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, Rivers State, yesterday.
The governor told Iyaye, who is Rivers State commissioner for sport, to be diligent by having regular meetings with members of the house, strengthen the bond and address problems when they arise.
“Frankly speaking, let me thank you for allowing him to ascend to this throne. It is everybody’s ambition in life that you must not allow your family stool to die. It doesn’t matter whatever level you may find yourself. If you leave it, history will not forgive you.”
In his welcome speech, Senator George Thompson Sekibo said the event was an initial public outing that marks the formal introduction and eventual acceptance of Chief Boma Iyaye by the traditional rulers council in the area into their fold.
Sekibo, who represents Rivers East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, described Iyaye as a worthy son of Ogu Town who has demonstrated himself as capable of defending the Chiri family, Ogu Town, Wakirike Be Se and the state in general.
In his speech, Chief Boma Iyaye said when he was called upon by his people, he shoved aside his shyness concerning traditional and cultural affairs to accept being their traditional ruler.
Iyaye made a public promise to his people, assuring that he would stand on the side of justice always, and provide good leadership.
He also thanked Wike for the positive roles he has continued to play in his life.