The Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, SAN, OON, has renamed the popular Bonsac satellite town in Asaba to Ajaji Layout with immediate effect.
The Asagba, who announced the renaming during a familiarization visit to the former Bonsac and Oduke axis of his kingdom, said the development would be communicated to the Oshimili South Local Government for necessary actions.
Asagba Prof Azinge also announced the appointment of Ogbueshi Dada Okolo as the Palace Liaison Officer in Ajaji Layout and Ogbueshi Adim Onochie as his counterpart in Oduke.
He directed Ogbueshi Okolo to sign post the new street name at the various entry points to the Layout within one week, while saying that all documents bearing the name Bonsac remained valid.
The Monarch charged residents of Ajaji Layout and Oduke satellite towns to be law abiding, respect the culture and traditions of the land, be loyal to constituted authorities, and support the government of the day.
He acknowledge the challenges of dearth of social amenities and the absence of a Police post in the area and assured residents that he would open up discussions with the relevant authorities to attract development to the satellite towns
Earlier in an address, the Secretary of the renamed Bonsac satallite settlement, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ofogu, thanked the Asagba for the visit, which he said was the first of its kind, describing him as the best fitted for the exalted throne of Asaba at this time in history.
He enumerated the challenges facing the settlements and urged the Asagba to intervene in attracting development to the area
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