King Dokubo-Asari sends New year Goodwill message to Kalabaris worldwide:
…….Urges Elites to come home To invest and youths to shun cultism and violence
Da-Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, Amanyanabo of The Source (Elem Kalabari), Dabaye Amakiri 1,
has issued a heartfelt new year goodwill message to monarchs, chiefs, elites, and the masses of the Kalabari kingdom and kalabaris in the diaspora.
In his new year message, he emphasizes the importance of unity and peaceful coexistence among brethren in all Kalabari communities, stressing that this is crucial for development and progress.
Dokubo-Asari, known for his tireless efforts in fighting for resource control, oppression, and environmental conservation in the Niger Delta, urges youths to shun cultism and violent associations that harm others. Instead, he encourages them to embrace peaceful and constructive endeavors that promote the well-being of the community.
Furthermore, he calls upon the professional class, elites, and the rich, both in the diaspora and in Nigeria, to return home and invest in Kalabari. “Our people need to come back home to build houses here instead of buying land in other communities,”
He implores. “I urge my fellow Kalabari brothers and sisters worldwide to set up businesses here that will boost the economy of the Kalabari Kingdom and provide jobs for our people. Our region is rich in oil and gas with opportunities Marine transportation. There are huge possibilities in Agriculture and tourism development and many other avenues for viable investments.”
Dokubo-Asari’s commitment to the unity and development of the Kalabari kingdom is evident in his personal life.
In 2017, he made the bold decision to move from Port Harcourt to Obuama, selling off all his landed property and investing in Obuama. His investments have contributed significantly to the growth and transformation of Obuama into a vibrant and diverse community.
He added,
” As Amanyanabo of The Source,(Elem Kalabari) I recommit myself to the promotion, preservation and growth of everything that has to do with Kalabari like I have done for over 20 years.”
As the newly installed Amanyanabo of The Source (Elem Kalabari), Dokubo-Asari is poised to build upon his legacy, fostering growth, development, and prosperity for the Kalabari kingdom. His leadership and vision will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the region, cementing his place as a revered figure in the annals of Kalabari history.
