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Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has appreciated the Igala people of Kogi State resident in Sokoto for the choice of Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim as their new leader.
The governor, who spoke in a goodwill message held after the coronation of Alhaji Muhammed Ibrahim as the 2nd Sokoto Onu Igala described Alhaji Ibrahim as a champion of peace and national unity.
Represented by Hajiya Maryam S.D Mass, the Special Adviser on Resident Communities and IDPs, the governor said the Igala people in Sokoto have made a wise choice in Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim.
His words: “I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the brand newly turbanned Onu of Igala in Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim. This choice by the Igalas simply serves as a testament to his promotion of unity, respect and love
“The new Onu Igala in Sokoto is a leader and champion of peace. May this coronation inspire all of us to work together to promote peace coexistence, patriotism and respect for the traditional institutions”, the governor appealed.
Earlier, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111 while turbanning the new Onu Igala Sokoto had appealed for mutual understanding amongst Nigerians.
The Sultan who was represented by the Ciroman Sokoto, Alhaji Aliyu Abubakar 111 declared Alhaji Muhammed Ibrahim as the 2nd Onu (Sarkin) Igala in Sokoto State.
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko represented by Alkali Buhari Gidadawa the Sardauna Nakasari said the newly coronated Onu of Igala in Sokoto is a man of high reputation, a lover of peace, and an individual who can best be described as a humility personified.
“I appointed him as my Special Adviser on Resident Communities when I was the governor because he is always with the people.
“I am pleased that same leadership qualities I saw in him then still continues till date which was why he became the choice of his people.” Senator Wamakko said.
In a reception held at the 8 Division Army Officer’s Mess and Suites, chairman of the occasion, Alhaji Aliyu Umar Onuche said the newly turbaned Onu Igala in Sokoto is a man who puts the people first and above self at all times.
Onuche submitted that, he is optimistic that the Igala people in Sokoto will feel the impact the leadership prowess of Muhammed Ibrahim.
Dignitaries at the reception include, Chief Barrister Jacob Ochidi, SAN, the chairman, Association of Resident Communities Sokoto (ARCOS), Olubumi Dare, President Idoma Development Association, Mr. Leonard, that of Gbagi, Igede, Plateau, Yoruba and others.
