Ntekume made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after his inauguration as chairman on Friday in Agbarho, Ughelli North.

He said ``I want to appeal to NASS not to remove the HOSTCOM fund from the new Petroleum Industry Governance Bill because it iscapable of truncating the peace we are enjoying in the region today and consequently affect the economy.''

Ntekume promised to sustain and improve on the existing good relationship between the people and oil companies operating in the area.

He also promised to maintain cordial relationship with the royal fathers and security agencies operating under his jurisdiction.

Highlight of the event was the swearing in of the Patron of HOSTCOM, Delta Central, Mr Awala Inone.