Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Thursday tasked the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ahmed Anaje not to fail the Ebira Kingdom and Kogi on unity and peaceful coexistence that fosters development.
Bello made the call after presenting a Staff of Office to the new first cless traditional ruler, at a colourful coronation at the Ohinoyi Central Palace in Okene, Kogi.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ahmed Anaje was appointed by the state government following the death of Dr Ado Ibrahim, who died on Oct. 29, 2023 at the age of 94.
Presenting the staff of office to the new traditional ruler, Bello reiterated his commitment to the traditional institutions in Kogi toward ensuring unity and peaceful coexistence among the residents.
“I wish to assure our traditional rulers of continuous support from the incoming administration of the Governor-Elect, Alhaji Usman Ododo.
“I want to call on all the sons and daughters of Ebiraland that we should all come together and rally round our Ohinoyi of Ebiraland for the greatness, development and security of our land.
“This is because without unity and peaceful coexistence amongst the people there can’t be any meaningful growth and development in our communities, state and nation, ” he said
The governor commended all the 70 contestants for the stool of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland for the display of the spirit of sportsmanship.
According to him, God Almighty has enthroned Dr. Ahmed Anaje out of the 70 eminently qualified contestants.
He, however, urged the people of the Ebiraland to prioritise harmony and actively contribute their quotas towards ensuring the safety of lives and property within the kingdom for developmental purposes.
Dr Anaje, the new traditional ruler in his remarks, pledged to keep together the culture of the Ebiraland and ensure the unity, peace and security of the people.
The new Ohinoyi, who thanked the state government particularly Gov Bello over the presentation ofthe staff of office, assured his unwavering support to the government.