The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Samuel Ogbuku, has been crowned the new Paramount Ruler of Ayakoro Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Traditional Coronation Ceremony
Ogbuku ascended the traditional throne and was officially installed as the Daufa VI, becoming the foremost traditional leader of the community. The installation ceremony reportedly took place amid vibrant cultural displays and the presence of community stakeholders, marking a significant moment in the traditional leadership structure of Ayakoro.
Dual Leadership Role
His emergence as Paramount Ruler adds a traditional leadership role to his position as head of the NDDC, where he currently oversees development initiatives across the Niger Delta region. Community members described the coronation as a historic moment, noting that it reflects continuity in the traditional institution and leadership of Ayakoro.
The title Daufa VI signifies his position as the sixth ruler in the lineage of the traditional stool. Further details surrounding the transition and community reactions are expected to emerge in the coming days.
