The Ohimegye Igu of Igu Kingdom, Dr Saidu Akawu Salihu on Friday turbaned 25 Prominent personalities with traditional titles including Ambassador Yahaya Shuiabu Tatu, who was conferred with the title of OGAZA OGBANI of Igu Kingdom.
Other conferred with titles are Malam Salihu Bako, the Ogazuma OGBANI, Alhaji Shuiabu Musa, Arongyoga of Igu Kingdom and Alhaji Usman Halilu, conferred with the title of Asumehe of Igu kingdom respectively.
Others are, Alhaji Hassan Ibrahim, Ozauto of Igu Kingdom, Hon Alhassan Momoh, Boruwa, Malam Muhammed Isah and Ramat, Uwhene OGBANI of Igu Kingdom amongst Many others.
Speaking shortly after the turbanning ceremony, the Ohimegye of koton karfe, Dr. Sai’du Akawu Salihu said they were conferred with the titles in recognition of the spectacular roles they have been playing in promoting the ideals of the Igu Kingdom over the years.
According to the Traditional Ruler, the 25 eminent personalities have proven their worth in contributing their quota towards the development of the Kingdom and in their respective field of human endeavour at the time when such contributions were most needed.
He pointed out that the Igu Kingdom traditional Council under his leadership would continue to give honour to whom it is due stressing that the conferment of the titles would serve as a source of inspiration to those who might wish to emulate them.
He advised the appointees to continue to offer meaningful advice to the Council and government on issues affecting the wellbeing of the entire people of the state in particular and the country general.
The ceremony which took place at the Ohimegye’s place was attended by His Royal Highness, the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir, who observed Juma’a prayer in koton karfe.
The Speaker Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf, Commissioner for Solid Mineral resources, Engineer Abubakar Bashir Gegu, Caretaker Chairman Lokoja LGA, Comr Abdullahi Adamu, Traditional rulers and politicians were amongst the personalities that graced the occasion.