By Ticha Melanis in Limbe
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| Limbe Paramount Chief poses with admistrative officials |
"With my confirmation as the Paramount chief of
Limbe, I will answer strongly to the question posed by Dr Ephraim Ngwafor some
13 years ago in his book titled "Shall former Victoria smile again"
that yes former Victoria shall smile again God being our helper"
The
paramount chief elect was speaking at the installation of his 13-man
traditional council and 18-man committees with the Government Delegate to the
Limbe City Council heading the all purpose committee. The committees are
composed of regional and community representatives. The traditional council will assist the new
chief to pilot the affairs of the chiefdom.
The
installation ceremony took place on Thursday 20 September at the Limbe City
Council.
The
ceremony was under the auspices of the first Assistant SDO for Fako Bejidi Otto
Richard II, who was represented the SDO.
The SDO
congratulated the kingmakers and members of the traditional council. He called
on them to collaborate with the administration because the development and
prosperity of Limbe weighs on them. .
He said
the doors of the administration will remain open to receive constructive and
positive proposals to make Limbe the place to be.
For his
part, the paramount chief assured the
administration and the population of Limbe of his willingness to work closely
with the authorities in place in order to restore peace and the spirit of
living together for the development of the chiefdom.
"Mr
Senior Divisional Officer for Fako, those who drink good wine know that the
bottle labels also has a mention that it made from the finest grapes. Today the
team we are presenting before you and a cross-section of the population of this
municipality is a blend of tasted and proven men and women of excellence,
character, professionalism and dedication to the development of this
chiefdom."
Chief
Elufa Johnny Manga Williams said it his desire to make Victoria great again.
He said
as much as the position is royal, it necessitates that his team and himself be
in constant touch with the people who look up to them for guidance.
The
paramount chief elect urged the population of the chiefdom to collaborate
positively with the team put in place and correct them when necessary for they
are not mistake proofs.
He said
blackmail, gossip and backstabbing will not be tolerated.
He
pleaded with the municipal authorities of the city to integrate his team to
ease the implementation of their development plans.
The
chairman of the traditional council Mafany Carr, presented the developmental
plans and the way forward to make Limbe great again such as revamping the
culture of Victoria, drafting a blue print for the chiefdom and many more.
The head
of cultural affairs, Manga Roohm Sammy, said they shall embody everybody in
their chiefdom because there will be no boundaries. He said there will be
challenges but they will work as a team and overcome.
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