By Chuks Nwokeji
Some traditional rulers are in the habit of looking for what their community will do for them, while others are looking for what they will do for the betterment of their people and the entire community, the action of those looking for what they will do for their community is always patriotic with a clear difference.
His Royal Highness, Eze Comrade Kingsley Ajoku, belongs to the category of traditional rulers who are passionately and sincerely looking for what they will do for their community for better socioeconomic development and growth.
Record keepers said; before he became Eze, he has been in the habit of helping his people on issues concerning community development, Years back, before he became Eze, the community road was almost impassable due to a badly water logged spot, he came to the rescue of the community by perfectly fixing it.
Issues concerning the betterment of the community runs in his genes and chromosomes, no wonder he embarked on the construction of Oforola Market, to enhance conducive trading activities for Oforola sons and daughters.
Under the dynamic leadership of His Royal Highness, Eze Comrade Kingsley Ajoku, as the Ola 11 of Oforola Autonomous Community, Owerri, West LGA, Oforola is witnessing a true and remarkable economic transformation. His strategic focus on market development has been a game-changer, unlocking new opportunities and driving growth.
Eze Ajoku's vision for Oforola's economic future is clear: to build a conducive market and further create a thriving business hub that benefits all citizens. Through his relentless efforts, Oforola is becoming a magnet for investment, Innovation and entrepreneurship.
The results are impressive: new businesses are emerging, jobs are being created, and the local economy is booming. Eze Ajoku's commitment to collaborative leadership has brought together stakeholders, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
The market structure is not about the building, it goes beyond what eyes can see, is a visionary and strategic step for economic development and grow for Oforola Community..
Is on record that Oforola community has no conducive market, the recent market structure has no roof, is dilapidated and abandoned but with what the Traditional Ruler has started, which is almost completed, soon Oforola sons and daughters will have a conducive environment for commercial activities that will help in transportation of farm produce and other economic activities.
Recall that the market was an abandoned project, the environment was an eyesaw, very repulsive and Irritating with sights of refuse dumps that makes it a comfort zone for outbreak of epidemics.
The monarch has shown that he is deeply worried by the level of abandonment of the market and the manner it has badly affected commercial activities of Oforola Women in the community.The manner he swung into action to save the market environment from further decay, is worthy of commendation and emulation
Benefits of what the traditional ruler has done is far beyond the physical structure we see at the market, he has just created a conducive commercial environment for Oforola indigenes, more importantly, is an open door for outsiders to come and patronise Oforola during their market days.
What the traditional ruler has done will boost commercial activities because is a big opportunity for them to operate on elaborate space for huge display of their farm produce during their market days, outsiders will now be pleased to come into the community for buying and selling because of the elaborate face lift given to the market.
The gains of Oforola Market Development championed by the traditional ruler are too numerous to mention, is a path way to economic growth, a meaningful avenue for creating new opportunities for businesses, driving innovation and quality service delivery.
With the infrastructural improvement, it will support market growth, increased access to goods and services and provide consumers with more options, fosters entrepreneurship, supports local economic activity and revenue.
As Oforola continues to soar, we commend Eze Kingsley Ajoku's exceptional leadership. His dedication to economic growth and market development has set a new standard for visionary leadership.
From the activities and antecedents of His Royal Highness Eze Comrade Chigozie Kingsley Ajoku as the traditional ruler of Oforola Autonomous Community, he has proven to be a developmental leader, who is thinking about what he will do for his community and not what his community will do for him