Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, emphasized the pivotal role of peace and security in fostering rapid socio-economic development within a society.
Speaking in Koton Karfe during the official presentation of the Staff of Office to the new Ohimege-Igu, His Royal Majesty Seidu Akawu Salihu, Governor Bello underscored the significance of peaceful coexistence and safeguarding life and property as essential foundations for progress.
Addressing the gathering, Governor Bello urged the people of the kingdom to prioritize harmony and actively contribute to ensuring the safety of lives and properties. He emphasized that the collective commitment to peace is indispensable for the development and prosperity of the region.
Governor Bello further encouraged HRM Seidu Akawu Salihu to unite his people and play a vital role in maintaining the peace and security of his kingdom.
Highlighting the continuity of engagement with traditional institutions, Governor Bello assured that the incoming administration of Ahmed Usman Ododo would also collaborate with the traditional leadership, recognizing their role as partners in securing the well-being of the state’s populace.
In a gesture of commitment to the community, Governor Bello announced the reconstruction of the palace of the Ohimege-Igu to a befitting standard, following the presentation of four official vehicles to HRM Seidu Akawu Salihu.
Expressing his commitment, HRM Seidu Akawe Salihu pledged to unite the people of Koton Karfe kingdom and assured Governor Yahaya Bello of his unwavering support for the government of Kogi State. The occasion marked not only the recognition of traditional leadership but also a reaffirmation of the symbiotic relationship between governance, peace, and socio-economic development.
The Minister for Communication and National Orientation, Alhaji Muhammed Idris, represented by the Director-General, Voice of Nigeria, Mallam Jibrin Ndace, congratulated the Ohimege-Igu on his ascension, describing it as divine. Alhaji Idris Muhammed commended Governor Yahaya Bello for his courage, bravery, vision, and wisdom in governing Kogi State over the last eight years.
