Higgins Peters Bags Lifetime Grand Patronship of Yala United Forum
The Akpa’Owo 1 of Yala, Natural Leader of Cross River North and Chief Executive Officer of Opal Group Limited, High Chief Higgins Peters, has been invested as the Lifetime Grand Patron
High Chief Higgins Peters, the Natural Leader of Cross River North and CEO of Opal Group Limited, has been appointed as the Lifetime Grand Patron of the Yala United Forum (YUF). This prestigious honor recognizes his exceptional contributions to the unity, development, and advancement of Yala and Cross River North. At the investiture ceremony, Dr. Chris Oko Odey, the Coordinator of the YUF, praised Peters for his consistent leadership, philanthropy, and commitment to the collective advancement of his people.
He highlighted his role in making the 2026 Yala New Yam Festival a resounding success, drawing prominent political, traditional, and community leaders. Responding to the honor, Peters expressed gratitude and accepted the role with humility, promising to continue supporting initiatives that strengthen unity, foster peace, and advance the collective interests of Yala.
He urged the YUF to remain steadfast in their commitment to unity and progress, regardless of political affiliations or personal interests.
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