…Says Lokoja more united than before
AS the Maigari of Lokoja, Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi (IV) marks one year in office, the Maiyaki of Lokoja, Alhaji Aliu Lawal has said that Lokoja is more united than before his reign.
Addressing Newsmen on the activities marking the first year anniversary of the Maigeri, he noted that since the Maigari came on throne, the people have witnessed tremendous achievement.
Lawal, who is a retired Permanent Secretary in Kogi state, explained that celebration of the monarch had become essential due to the wonderful and dynamism the paramount ruler has brought to the leadership of the ancient city.
According to him, his era in the period under review has fast-tracked peace, unity, progress and development, saying that the city has observed amonious relationship between various religious Faiths and diverse ethnic groups that reside in the State capital.
Lawal further announced that the traditional ruler will visit some primary health care centres,the Federal teaching Hospital and Kogi state Specialist hospital and Organage to present support to those that are in need.
He equally revealed that a news conference would be held on Wednesday this week to clarify some nagging issues bordering the peace and unity of the ancient city, regretted that the recent controversy of the un-approved etsu Nupe which has caused tension will be addressed.
Lawal ,also explained that there will be a special Juma’at prayer on Friday,and Christian church service on Sunday for the Maigeri Lokoja and the ancient city for God’s continue blessings and protection.
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