By our Reporter
HIS Royal Majesty, Orhue 1, the Orodje of Okpe has enjoined Nigerians no matter their place of origin to always give back to their roots.
The Orodje made this call at his palace at Orerokpe when a delegation of the Sapele Memories and Development Foundation visited him to brief him on their plans of having a reunion and carnival to promote Sapele, a town they once lived and some of them still live.
Accordingly to the Orodje, remembering your foundation and contributing to its development will enhance the peace and unity that Nigeria deserves.
He thanked the members of the Sapele Memories and Development Foundation, for the bold step they have taken and assured them that they have his support and backing.
Earlier,the leader of the delegation and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Sapele Memories and Development Foundation, chief Mrs Rosalyn Egborge informed the Orodje that they had come to seek his royal and fatherly blessings on their planned program of activities.
Briefing the monarch,chief Rosalyn Egborge informed him that the Sapele Memories and Development Foundation comprises of people of different tribes and nationalities who have one relationship with Sapele either by being Sapele indigenous, born in Sapele, lived, schooled and worked in Sapele at one time or the other, some of which have relocated outside Sapele or the country, but still appreciate their days in Sapele.
Chief Rosalyn Egborge said that they have planned a reunion to hold later in the year 2024.
The activities lined out include, cultural shows, visit to places of interest, games etc and a street carnival to crown it all.
Chief Rosalyn Egborge said that they are worried about the decaying infrastructure in Sapele and the fact that the once peaceful and serene town with a lot of commercial activities,is now almost a shadow of its past.
The delegation to the palace included Barr Kester Tawari, Mr Thompson Uwagboi, Mr Ejiro Eghagha, Mr Hartley Eghwujowo and Barr Raymos Guanah who is the Secretary of the organization.
The highlight of the occasion was the formal presentation of the list of executive members and members of the Board of Trustees to the Orodje by Chief Mrs Rosalyn Egborge.