AMNESTY BOSS HARPS ON TRADITIONAL RULERS’ ROLE IN PEACE BUILDING; AS NEW PERE OF KABOWEI KINGDOM RECIEVES STAFF OF OFFICE

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AMNESTY BOSS HARPS ON TRADITIONAL RULERS’ ROLE IN PEACE BUILDING; AS NEW PERE OF KABOWEI KINGDOM RECIEVES STAFF OF OFFICE

The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig-Gen. Paul Boroh (Rtd) has again stressed the crucial role of the traditional institution in peace building, sustenance of cultures, mediation, maintenance of peace and stability.

Represented by the head of peace building and conflict resolution in the Presidential Amnesty Office Abuja, Mr. Tamara Mologe, during the official presentation of staff of office to the new Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, HRM Peremobowei Shedrack Erebulu, Aduo III, by the governor of Delta state, represented by his deputy, Barr. Kingsly Burutu Otuaro, in Patani on Monday, Gen. Boroh who commended the people of Kabowei Kingdom for their peaceful conduct at the epoch making event, noted that without peace, there would be no meaningful development.

Gen. Boroh reiterated the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to the socio-economic development of the Niger Delta region, describing the traditional institution as the building block (Bridge Builder) for meaningful dialogue, peaceful co-existence and national unity, adding that his office was poised to partnering with well-meaning individuals, organizations and agencies to institute peace education as part of efforts towards achieving sustainable peace and stability in the region.

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