The new Maigari of Lokoja in Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi iv, has promised to work for peace, stability and development of the emirate in a bid to promote the overall development of the emirate and the state in general.
Kabir, whose appointment was recently approved by Governor Yahaya Bello as the new Maigari of Lokoja, commended the governor, promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.
The Royal father stated this in his palace after he was turbaned as the Seventh Maigari of Lokoja, by the Kingmakers led by Talban Lakwaja, Rtd Air Marshall Ndatsu umaru, witnessed by Chief Imam of Lokoja, Sheikh Muhammadu Aminu Sha’aban on Wednesday, promised to continue with the good legacies of his predecessors.
He maintained that priority attention would be given to the unity and development of his people.
The royal father enjoined the people in the emirate to rally round him in the discharge of the onerous responsibilities as a Maigari and forge ahead to meet the challenges of the futures.
Kabir Maikarfi further thanked the kingmakers for bestowing the position of Maigari on him. “I thank all those responsible for my appointment, kingmakers, ruling houses and the Governor for confirming and approving my appointment.”
The monarch said he was touched by the show of affection for his person by the people of Lokoja local government Emirate Council that trooped out to congratulate him after he was confirmed of by His Excellency the executive governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello
He thanked all the royal families for their support and sportsmanship adding that ” it’s time to unite for the peace, unity and development of our community.
The turbaning ceremony was witnessed by Talban Lakwaja and former military governor of Kano state, (Rtd)Air Marshall Ndatsu umaru, Dan Darma of Lokoja, Barr Ahmed Nasir,Tafida of Lokoja, Olu of Oworo, Rogan of eggan among others traditional rulers.
Maigari ruling house and Musa Maigari paid homage to the new Maigari of Lokoja