It is on record that Omoku town prides itself as the headquarters of oil and gas production in West Africa but it's popularity has never been well acclaimed within the sub region. The existence of Port Harcourt the Rivers State capital has always beclouded the serene town but the establishment of Go Round football club some years back and it's qualification to play in the continental football competition helped bring the fledging town to international limelight. The club which prides itself as one of the few clubs in the country which owns it's own football stadium also in Omoku town was doing marvellously well in the Nigerian league before the outbreak of the Corona pandemic that led to halting of sporting activities.
What the Chairman of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency RIWAMA is doing for the hospitality industry may not be limited to his football club alone. Krisdera hotel which he established over a decade ago has comprehensively changed the face of tourism and Hospitality not only in Omoku town but in Rivers State and Nigeria as a whole. The state of the art five star facility has hosted major events while also accommodating major celebrities. The five star hotel with wonder facilities has become a wonder which Nigerians have continued to appreciate. I remember some years back when some members of the Senate visited Erema town when former Senate Chairman of the committee on Labour and productivity Sen. Wilson Asinobi Ake buried his in-law, one of the senators who slept at Krisdera hotel commended the vision of Felix Obuah in setting up the hotel which he described as a real wonder.
The good works of Bro. Obuah does not end only in the hospitality industry he has impacted in developing his native Ogbaland more than any person. His Ogba Comprehensive School can be described as an epitome of learning which can be compared to what can be found in any modern academic institution. He has also empowered so many persons in the Orashi region something which has led to his being awarded the Eze Orashi title.
Bro. Obuah is not like other politicians or personalities that are not in tune with his people. He is so loved by the people of his area and he also enjoys a large following in his Rivers home state. The religious community and traditional institutions have also continually identified with his numerous good works. Little wonder he was decorated with the title of Eze Orashi by the Eze Egi of Ogbaland Prof. Anaele Uzondu. Very recently also the Oba of Ogbaland Sir Chukwumela Nnam Obi II hosted him in his palatial palace to eulogise him on his positive efforts. What else can one say about this celebrated personality?
As he is continually celebrated, I and other Niger Deltans will not fail to thank God Almighty for giving us such a personality who has touched the lives of so many, changing their stories while still remaining very humble to a fault.
Happily married and a devout Christian, Bro. Felix Obuah"s latest award stands as a testimony of his commitment to nation building and it is the general belief of many who have come to know him that he will impact more on the people if he is given greater responsibilities.
Comrade Nwokoma Messiah contributed this piece from Abuja, Nigeria.
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