Tuesday 23 July 2013

Iwen -Ishin Gets Kindred Head


A veteran educationist, Mr. Abah Joseph Iortswam, has been selected as the Kindred Head of Iwen Ishin Kindred, Agbaikyan District of Kwande Traditional Council. He is to take the place of late Zaki Vihikwagh Damkor who died early this year.
          In the selection process held at Koti Apera, on 8th July, 2013, the king makers favoured Chief Iortsam over Aondongu Kor and Imborivungu Bojo. Out of the 8 King makers in Iwen Ishin, 5 voted for Chief Iortswam, 2 for Kor and Bojo got one.
          This selection process was witnessed by the district head of Agbaikyan, Tyoor Akile Jukugh and the Kindred Heads of Mbarumun, Iwen Isha, Mbanienge, Mbaikyan and the Acting Kindred Head of Iwen Ishin.
          Talking to kwande Sources News after his selection, Chief Iortswam, who retired from service as Chief Assistant Education Officer (CAEO)    revealed that his agenda for the people will be based on  unity, togetherness and love. He also stated that he will be in good alliance with the respective government agencies and organs so as to attract the benefits that he can for his people. He promises to imbibe dialogue, community life and togetherness to achieve his aim.
          He hopes that through his alliance with government, roads, bridges, schools, electrification projects, co-operatives and security of the this people shall be guaranteed.
          Born 26th June, 1949, Chief Iortswam, started his career in 1971 as a class teacher and after so many years  of a robust teaching career, he retired from service in 2005.
          The new chief has offered appreciation to all those who helped him to become chief. To share in this special greetings are, Ikyelere Agabi who nominated  him for the stool;  others to share in this are Mr Alfred Agabi, Mrs. Christiana Iornongo, comrade Aondozungwe Dwen, Azer Hindan (Ortwer) and his family members. 

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