FG confers CON award on Amayanabo of Kala-Ogoloma Kingdom

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, in his approval of the conferment of different categories of National Honours on some distinguished Nigerians, has conferred the award of Commander of Order of the Niger (CON) on HRM, King Dr. Goddy Idaminabo Idikisime-Olunwa, the Amayanabo of Kala-Ogoloma Kingdom, Port harcourt Local Government, Rivers State.

In a letter signed by the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, President Muhammadu Buhari gave the approval in recognition of immense contributions to national development, unity and commitment to national cohesion, as well as his patriotic zeal in discharge of duties.

The news of the award was received well by HRM King Dr. Goddy Idaminabo Idikisime-Olunwa who stressed on his appreciation of Buhari’s recognition for the Amayanabo and people of the state.

HRM King Dr. Goddy Idaminabo Idikisime-Olunwa, who is former President and Chairman of Council Chartered institute of Administration is President of the Institute of Fraud Examiners and the Founder/ President of African Business School.

The Kingdom of Kala Ogoloma is the sub-clan of Ogoloma speaking people of Okrika Nation in the land that has now become Port Harcourt City of Rivers State.

The creation of this Kingdom and the subsequent coronation of HRM, King Goddy Idaminabo Idikisime-Olunwa JP, on October 14, 2017 as the King by His Majesty, the Amanyanabo of Ancient Ogoloma, King E.T.I. Obudibo (Ikwo V) was a major leap for the Okrika nation to reclaim its pride of place in Rivers State.

The people of Kala-Ogoloma Kingdom, particularly the Amadi-Ama community, had the institution of Elders Councils which formed part of community leadership. These Elders’ councils have been constituted into Traditional Chancellors to act as advisers to the Amanyanabo and Chiefs.

Similarly, key community development areas have been identified and to be administered by selected competent individuals and chiefs who functions as Secretaries. This is done to make community leadership productive and impactful on the people.

The Kala-Ogoloma Kingdom is structured to have the Royal Arm, the Chancellors and the Secretaries. This is an innovation of Kala-Ogoloma created to strengthen the traditional institution in a cosmopolitan city such as Port Harcourt, as well as Rivers State.