
NDDC chief Samuel Ogbuku named new Ayakoro paramount ruler
Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, has become the new Paramount Ruler of Ayakoro Community in Bayelsa State. He assumes the revered title of Daufa VI, following the community’s succession rules. Ogbuku expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and pledged to lead with humility and integrity. His appointment has been welcomed by residents and stakeholders who believe his leadership will bring progress to the community.
What we know
- Samuel Ogbuku has ascended the traditional throne of Ayakoro Community as the Paramount Ruler, taking the title Daufa VI.
- The transition followed the Ayakoro Community Constitution, with Ogbuku automatically succeeding as the former Deputy Paramount Ruler.
- The process was supervised by officials from the Bayelsa State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Chief Micha Itekesi became the new Deputy Paramount Ruler.
- Ogbuku pledged to serve with humility, integrity, and a commitment to the community’s aspirations, seeking divine guidance for his reign.
- His leadership has been widely praised, with many believing it will usher in a new era of peace, unity, and development for Ayakoro Community.