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Gbaramatu monarch makes cash donation in support of Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace & Unity Football tournament

by Felix Ekwu
3 years ago
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Gbaramatu monarch makes cash donation in support of Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace & Unity Football tournament
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The Agadagba of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun II, Aketekpe, has made a cash donation in support of the hosting of the 3rd edition of the Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace and Unity football Cup in the state.

The Ijaw monarch made the donation on Friday, November 11, 2022, when he received on courtesy call from members of the Local Organizing Committee, LOC, of the football tournament in his palace at Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of the kingdom.

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The traditional ruler said his financial contribution is in recognition of the fact that the existing peaceful coexistence between Itsekiris and Ijaws in Delta State can be sustained through football and other sporting events.

He commended the convener of the football competition, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, for his initiative and implored him to continue preaching and spreading the need for peaceful coexistence since peace is not negotiable.

The Agadagba of Gbaramatu Kingdom also enlightened the LOC team on the importance of peace to attract development to Delta, particularly, Warri and its environs.

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Earlier, the convener, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, while introducing the LOC team appreciated the monarch for his commitment to peace and development.

He also thanked the royal father for always sending high-power delegations to represent the palace at the event.

Mulade further briefed Pere on why the competition would be held as stated in the draws/fixtures of the competition which will enable both the Ijaw and Itsekiri teams to meet at the final.

He explained that the 3rd edition would spread across the 3 Warri Local Government Areas for all-inclusiveness.

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For his part, the spokesperson for the LOC, Mathew Itsekure, thanked the king for his kind gesture and presented the branded T-shirt of the tournament to the Pere.

He asked for his royal blessings and presence to inspire and deepen the unity between Ijaw and Itsekiri, as well as his strong support for the grassroots sports event that has been organised to promote sustainable coexistence and talent hunting in the area since 2017.

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