,,, orders upgrading of traditional stool to first-class status, promises befitting appearance for palace.
By correspondent in Lokoja.
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has directed the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Deedat Ozigi, to immediately commence the process of upgrading the stool of the Oba of Ekirin-Ade to a first-class status.
The governor gave the order on Saturday when he attended the coronation of the Akinrin of Ekinrin Adde, Oba Johnson Kolade-Otitoju at Ekinrin Adde, Ijumu Local Government Area of the state.
The governor, who noted that for fairness, justice, and equity which his government represents, the community deserved such recognition, re-affirmed his respect for the traditional institution in the state, particularly Ekirin-Adde, a community he described as peaceful and courageous.
Governor Bello congratulated the coronated traditional ruler, whom he recalled as a pioneer teacher at Abdul-Azeez Atta Memorial College, Okene.
History has it that, Abdul-Azeez Atta Memorial College, Okene, which was established in the 1920s,, has produced many prominent Nigerians with eminent contributions to the social, economic, and political development of Kogi State and Nigeria at large to their credit.
Bello described the traditional ruler as a disciplinarian, adding that the Royal Father lives a fulfilled life as exemplified by the successful wards the Oba had raised.
The governor assured the Royal Father of continued support of his administration, promising that Ekirin-Ade would benefit from several of his government's plans for the traditional institution, including the plan by the Ministry of LGA and chieftaincy Affairs to give traditional palaces a befitting appearance across the state.
The governor also congratulated the people of Kogi West Senatorial district whom he described as great lovers of education over the recent, pointing out that this positive development was added advantage to the approval of the establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba.
He also thanked the citizens for their efforts and cooperation towards the actualization" of this long-desired aspiration by the people of the region."
The governor said that his government was solely interested in ensuring that the people make progress and feel the impact of good governance in the state.
He appreciated the traditional institution in the state for their support and encouragement which he noted had compelled his government to deliver dividends of democracy to the people.
In his vote of thanks, a veteran journalist, TV personality, and son of the traditional ruler, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, thanked the governor and his entourage for gracing the occasion to rejoice with the community and gift such a pleasant surprise of the stool upgrade.
He noted that the governor made the occasion a memorable one, adding that his good deeds would continue to be remembered in the history of the state.
The Governor was accompanied to the event by the November 11 Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, his Chief of Staff, Pharm. Abdulkareem Jamiu, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Deedat Ozigi, State Accountant General, Alhaji Jubril Momoh as well as other top government functionaries.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
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