President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the people and the Government of Kogi State in celebrating the investiture of Attah Igala Kingdom, Alhaji Matthew Opaluwa Oguche, commending the Four Ruling houses for “a choice most befitting, and reflective of the values of the revered tribe.”
According to a statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Sunday, the President felicitated with sons and daughters of Igala Kingdom, at home and diaspora, for the processional coronation of the royal father, “who will carry on the good works of his predecessors in upholding and promoting age-old cultural icons, most significantly the betterment of the domain.”
The statement added that as the historic event unfolded in Lokoja, the President noted the importance of the procession to national heritage, with the confluence state serving as a reference for elevating the beauty of Nigeria’s history.
The statement further said that President Buhari looked forward to working with the Attah Igala, “whose throne has over the years turned a repository of wisdom and truth, counselling many leaders at state and national levels, and providing strong advocacy for unity and civic responsibilities.
He prayed for well-being of the Attah Igala, and the wellness of his domain.
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