… Thumps Up NDDC MD, Ogbuku
The member representing Ogbia Constituency two in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon (Chief) Godknows Obein, has commended the people of Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area, home town of the Managing Director and CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, for their dedication to sustaining the annual cultural festival, the ‘Eyal Obeyin’.
He made the commendation at the weekend while speaking with journalists during the 67th edition of the cultural event at Ayakoro community.
He said: “I want to commend the paramount ruler, CDC leadership, and the community members for sustaining this cultural heritage.
“This annual celebration promotes harmony, collaboration, peace, and tolerance. This 2025 edition of the celebration marked the 67th anniversary of the festival.
“It embodies the spirit of resilience and determination exhibited by the community’s forebears. By celebrating this festival, the community honours their forebears’ resilience and determination in the face of adversity”.
Re-iterating his commitment to pushing for legislations that improve the lives of his constituents, the Assembly member said he would also prioritize the welfare of his constituents through empowerment initiatives and projects.
The lawmaker also lauded the NDDC board for the unprecedented transformation in the Niger Delta region, urging the community to continue exhibiting their hospitality and brotherliness while also rallying support for their son, Chief Ogbuku.
Our correspondent learnt that the annual “Eyal Obeyin” festival is a significant cultural event in the community, showcasing their rich heritage and traditions and promotion of tourism.
The Ayakoro annual festival has become a cultural tourism component called Eyal Obeyin (Crossing), was born out of the need to honour and immortalize the founding fathers of the community.
The founding fathers, due to their visionary leadership embarked upon and accomplished such a great feat of historic resettlement of the entire people of Ayakoro community on the 12th of February 1958, from the old settlement to the present day Ayakoro. The visionary efforts of the founding fathers was propelled by the significant threat posed by coastal erosion, especially in the face of the untold suffering the future generations might face.
