Why we adopted Governor Dickson as our ‘illustrious son’ – Idoma Area Traditional Council

Bayelsa State Governor and former Chairman of PDP Governors Forum, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has been adopted as “illustrious Idoma son” by the Idoma Area Traditional Council.

The award is in recognition of Governor Dickson’s friendship with Idoma people and the empowerment of Benue sons and daughters in his state.

According to a letter personally signed by HRH, Agabaidu, Dr. Elias Ikoyi Obekpa, CON, Och’Idoma the 4th in 2019, Governor Dickson is to be conferred with one of the highest traditional chieftaincy titles in his palace on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Otukpo, Benue state.

He said the title will further cement the relationship that exists between the Governor, the Izon ethnic group and Benue people.

Dickson, who is also the Chairman of the South South Governors Forum, has since accepted the offer and promised to personally be in Otukpo at the weekend to accept the tittle, which he said was an honour done him and the Izon nation.

A press statement signed by the Secretary of Idoma Area Traditional Council, Mr. Joseph Adah, named the former President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator David Mark, as chairman of the event, while the Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom is the chief host.

The statement also enjoined all well-meaning Nigerians, the Idoma people and the general public to join the Och’Idoma and Idoma Area Traditional Council on Saturday to give a rousing welcome to the Countryman Governor and his entourage!