He stated this at the presentation of Staff of Office to the Obi of Ashama Kingdom, Obi Solomon Ezechiyelugo II, in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha south local government area of Delta State.
The Governor was represented by his Deputy, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro.
In a related development, staff of office, was also presented to the Obi of Abah-Unor, Obi Innocent Ndubuisi Maduabunachukwu II.
Barr. Otuaro, charged traditional institutions to imbibe the democratic virtues of dialogue and consultations in dealing with their subjects in order to maintain peace and engender development in their kindoms.
He commended the people of both communities for their continued support for the Okowa led administration and promised to address their concerns. He said the welfare of deltans is a priority for the state.