REMARK BY HIS MAJESTY ABOUT CONSULATE , KING EDWARD ASIMINI WILLIAM DAPPA PEPPLE III, CON, JP, PERKULE IX, NATURAL RULER AND AMANYANABO OF ANCIENT GRAND BONNY KINGDOM, AT THE MOU SIGNING CEREMONY FOR BONNY CONSULATE BUILDING ON DECEMBER 11th, 2020.

REMARK BY HIS MAJESTY ABOUT CONSULATE

About a year ago, a ground opening  ceremony was display here in Bonny for the construction of an iconic consulate building, by the traditional leadership of Bonny kingdom and the Management of Nigeria LNG. That ceremony was to kick start the choreographed replication of the old consulate building, with its rich history and importance.

Today, we are here again, in high spirits, to witness the signing of the memorandum of understanding that would propel the construction of the consulate building, which has the potential to drive the much expected and needed diversification of the economy of Bonny kingdom through Tourism.

A few years ago when we conceived the idea of the reconstruction of the consulate building, we believed that it had the potential of becoming a Hub for tourism in Bonny kingdom with its expected huge earning for the kingdom.

It is for this reason we are indeed very appreciative to Nigeria LNG

All over the world, tourism is a strong economic activity which contributes fundamentally to the growth of the economy of a nation, state, or community. Apart front the capital that it brings It to an area, it also creates jobs, Tourism is acknowledged today as one of the fastest growing industry in the world. It creates employment, brings additional income for the people of the communities, leads to diversification for the economy and create new opportunities.

REMARK BY HIS MAJESTY ABOUT CONSULATE

Beyond our vintage position, Bonny was also the entry port of Christianity in the Niger Delta.  It was from this building which housed a District commissioner, Doctors, Police officers and several other colonial officials, that the British governed and sustained it relationship with other colonized areas.

Over the years, Bonny kingdom has accommodated heterogeneous investors who explore and exploit the land. The activities have left us with he risk of loosing our unique cultural heritage. But all that is about to change with our cherished cultural heritage given a further boost with the construction of the consulate building and our present status as the energy corridor of Nigeria, Bonny should be a destination for tourist and tourism. It is for these reasons that we appreciate the significance of this building in the development strides of Bonny kingdom as it will help keep the memoirs of its ancient business history.
The consulate building is proof of the active involvementof the British in the internal affairs of the kingdom in the 19th century, following the favourable business cline they found here, as they relate with us. The story has been the same ever since with Bonny providing that cordial climate which every business concern needs.

We have high hopes as a kingdom that the replication of the consulate building would not only bolster our tourism potential but will also enable our kingdom to proudly keep alive the memories of its ancient history.
One more let me acknowleged and highly commend Nigeria LNG setting the pace for our advancement to a modern and economical viable society, through it Stirling corporate social responsibility activities in the kingdom. They have left no one in doubts of their desire to remain a valuable partner in the development journey of this kingdom.

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