Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Wednesday received the Golden Key to the city of Opobo as the first governor to drive into the Ancient Island.

Amayanabo and Natural Ruler of Opobo Kingdom , King Dandeson Douglas Jaja who presented the Golden Key of Opobo Kingdom thanked the Rivers State Governor for constructing the road that has opened the kingdom.

He said: "Opobo people are happy that you have constructed this road into our town. This is a historic moment that the Rivers State Governor is the first to drive into the kingdom".

He prayed God to continue to bless Governor Wike and lift him up to greater heights for improving the area.

"This is the Golden Key into the Historic city of Opobo . With this key, you are now a citizen of Opobo. You have all the rights of an Opobo citizen ", he said.

Also speaking, Alabo Godwin Omoni Bupo said since 1870 when Opobo Town was founded, no governor has driven into the Ancient Island.

He said: "By this singular act, you have made history which cannot be equalled. We remain grateful to you for keeping your promise to our people that they would drive home in December 2018".

He noted that the new road is already positively impacting on the economy of Opobo Kingdom as wholesalers have started moving wares into the town.

Responding, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike expressed happiness that he has made history as the first governor to drive into Opobo Town.

While thanking the Opobo Council of Chiefs for the recognition, Governor Wike assured them that his administration will diligently fund the project to complexion.

"This road has gone beyond the level of abandonment. We will source for funds and drive it to complexion", he said.

The governor said that King Dandeson Douglas Jaja insisted that he drove into the Ancient Island, instead of flying in a chopper to the area. He said he felt fulfilled helping the people actualize their dream.

"I give God the glory that during my time, Opobo people can drive into their beautiful kingdom. Sir Peter Odili started this road, but could not complete it. The immediate past administration could not complete it. We are happy that we are the administration that will complete the road", he said.

Though the Opobo axis of the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo-Nkoro Unity Road is yet to be completed, Governor Wike has driven the project to 85percent completion.

He assured the people that he will complete all aspects of the road by May 2019.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.

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So this is an achievement. Smh!

So Amaechi didn't go to Opobo kingdom

Mr Projects.

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Is the town a forbidden one?

Great!

Is there now a bridge to Opobo?

amaniro:
So Amaechi didn't go to Opobo kingdom

no

What an achievement.

People are abusing these words a lot here in Nigeria,"kingdom" "ancient" "oba"..

We all know who are the real owners in Nigeria.

Binikingdowm:
People are abusing these words a lot here in Nigeria,"kingdom" "ancient" "oba"..

We all know who are the real owners in Nigeria.

when I first heard of ancient city of Anambra, fear catch me..

Na ancient city of Ibadan own worse pass

Binikingdowm:
People are abusing these words a lot here in Nigeria,"kingdom" "ancient" "oba"..

We all know who are the real owners in Nigeria.

Ile Ife kingdom

Excaperx:
Ile Ife kingdom

there's literally "oba" in all south west Streets

[quote author=PurplePatch post=75482797]So this is an achievement. Smh![/quote

Yes, very great achievement. I know you don't know where Opobo is. It's in a Riverine Mangrove swamp district close to Bonny. Do you know where Bonny is?

this is life changing for the people of this town

people who only go their village by boat will now go by road

Wike....ikem bu ikei

Can anyone confirm that the native language of Opobo people is Igbo?

Binikingdowm:
there's literally "oba" in all south west Streets

I will whip you silly should you post 'tua tua'

Oba is the Yoruba word for king. The only one at that.

Chikena

Wao, this is highly Commendable. I was serving(NYSC) in Opobo when Wike came to do the Flag off. One statement I made then was, 'I hope it would not be abandoned'. I'm really happy for the people of Opobo. Movement to and fro then was a thug of war. You either use bike from Borí to Òpóbo Town then(1hr plus) at the price range from #1000 or you either go to Ikot Abassi in Akwa Ibom state then use speed boat from there to Opobo. I can not forget the experience in a hurry. Thank God for Preservation of life.

Hope to visit the town someday, now that there's good road.

Is there now a bridge between Ogoni Land and Opobo/Nkoro?

The closest I got towards Opobo is just before Joseph Yobo(footballer's) and Sen. Magnus Abe's villages - Deeyor.

Olanireti:
Wao, this is highly Commendable. I was serving(NYSC) in Opobo when Wike came to do the Flag off. One statement I made then was, 'I hope it would not be abandoned'. I'm really happy for the people of Opobo. Movement to and fro then was a thug of war. You either use bike from Borí to Òpóbo Town then(1hr plus) at the price range from #1000 or you either go to Ikot Abassi in Akwa Ibom state then use speed boat from there to Opobo. I can not forget the experience in a hurry. Thank God for Preservation of life.
Hope to visit the town someday, now that there's good road.

Apc will take opobo.

J

"Sir Peter Odili started this road, but could not complete it. The immediate past administration could not complete it."hihihihihi Amechi is not recognise as past governor?

Olanireti:
Wao, this is highly Commendable. I was serving(NYSC) in Opobo when Wike came to do the Flag off. One statement I made then was, 'I hope it would not be abandoned'. I'm really happy for the people of Opobo. Movement to and fro then was a thug of war. You either use bike from Borí to Òpóbo Town then(1hr plus) at the price range from #1000 or you either go to Ikot Abassi in Akwa Ibom state then use speed boat from there to Opobo. I can not forget the experience in a hurry. Thank God for Preservation of life.

Hope to visit the town someday, now that there's good road.

I like you!

PurplePatch:
So this is an achievement. Smh!

very big achievement for we opobians because we didn't in our history think we will travel to OPOBO by land but Mr Project made it possible, so hater go and hug transformer because OPOBO is PDP

amaniro:
So Amaechi didn't go to Opobo kingdom

read before commenting, Gov Wike is the first governor to drive in into OPOBO kingdom, Amaechi normally come with helicopter or by Boat

helinues:
Is the town a forbidden one?

go and read about King jaja of OPOBO the great merchant trader and stop asking foolish questions

Afam4eva:
Is there now a bridge to Opobo?

yes about 4 bridges before you get to OPOBO