New Opobo ltraditional ruler unveils plan to make kingdom agric hub

Reported by Vanguard Nigeria · 1 hour ago · Urowayino Jeremiah

The new paramount ruler of Opobo Kingdom, Rivers, Charles Jaja, says he will seek partnerships to make the kingdom a hub for agriculture and agribusiness in the Niger Delta. Jaja made this known during his coronation ceremony on Saturday in Opobo Town, Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers…

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