In an attempt to forestall future break down of law and order and to sustain the relative peace being enjoyed, Burutu Local Government Council has inaugurated a local Peace and Advocacy committee.
Burutu council helmsman Dr. Julius Takeme, inaugurating the 23-members Peace Building and Advocacy Committee, outlined the terms of reference(ToR) to include mediating between individuals, groups and communities to address conflicts situations as well as to maintain the existing peace and provide workable ways of promoting unity amongst people irrespective of religion or political affiliation in the local government area.
Held at the Burutu council secretariat and chaired by retired Justice. J.F. Daubry, Dr. Takeme described the committee members as men and women of integrity, while reiterating that they are to serve in the role of advisors in maintaining peace in the council.
Members of the committee are: Chief Fidelis Tubotu who serves as Secretary; Members are; Apostle Godsflag Agboun; Chief October Kuro-Ogu; Gen. Brodrick Demeyeibo; Chief Elimina Namah Eselemo; Chief James Nicketen; Barr. B.D Ekpese; Barr. Torugbene Oloye; Chief Patrick Fufeyin; Chief Gabriel Benede; Chief Lucky Yoweibo; Dr (Mrs.) and Jennet Abdullahi.
Other are: Chief Dauyeibo Kitua; Chief Apiakise Apiakise Coleman; Barr. Isa Clark; Hon. Gift Gomeromo; Prince Peter Numa; Chief Torololo Love; Chief Clement Kęmetimibibo; Chief (Mrs) Ter Okpe; Chief Pukon Samson Eles; Chief Douglas T.M.O and Chief Fidelis Tubotu.
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The council boss, expressed that the constitution and inauguration of the committee was in fulfilment of his electioneering promise to the people, noting that he wants Burutu to become a reference point for peace not only in Delta State but Nigeria at large.
The council boss, while expressing confidence in the committee members, urged them to carry along the local government wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), stressing that CAN is pivotal to peace building.
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Responding on behalf of the committee members, Justice Daubry thanked the Chairman for finding them worthy of the appointment, promising that they will not disappoint the council.
Exco members of the council present at the inauguration included: Chief (Mrs.) Georgina Evah, Vice Chairman; Hon. Okpako Doctor, Supervisor for Education; Hon. Immaculate Birialade, Supervisor for Agric; Hon. Godwin Oro, Supervisor for Environment, and Hon. Pudigha Biakpara, Supervisor for Works.
Also present at the inauguration were traditional rulers drawn from different kingdoms in the council.
