Protocol: His Excellency, Alh Yahaya Adoza Bello, Our Amiable Governor of Kogi State
His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Kogi State Governor-elect
His Excellency the Deputy Governor -elect of Kogi state, Joel Salihu Oyibo
The Hon. Speaker Kogi State House of Assembly – My Lord the Chief Judge of Kogi State
Members of Kogi State Executive Council Members of Kogi State House of Assembly
Our esteemed Royal Fathers
My Lords temporal and spiritual Lokoja Kingmakers Council
Gentlemen of the press
Ladies and gentlemen.
Salamuallaikum,
It is with profound humility and a deep sense of responsibility that | stand before you today as the seventh Maigari of Lokoja by the grace of God, and with the support and kindness of our amiable Governor.
Your Excellency, | remain eternally grateful to you and all those that worked with you to ensure the successful completion of the selection process that led to my appointment to succeed my late father,Dr Muhammadu Kabiru Maikarfi 111.
Your Excellency sir, the staff of office that has just been presented to me is a symbol of the huge responsibilities that fall squarely on my shoulders. It also signifies the evolution of a new chapter in the history of Lokoja, and the Maigari Royal Chieftaincy Stool in particular. I accept those responsibilities wholeheartedly, and assure
you that, by the grace of God, I will work hard to justify the confidence reposed in me.
My vision for Lokoja is that of a prosperous Modern city deeply rooted in our vast cultural, physical, economic and historical resources. We will pay adequate attention to promoting peace, security, education, and tourism anchored on those vast underutilized resources, among others. In that regard, i pledge the assurances of my willingness to cooperate, collaborate and Partner with the incoming government as well as the private sector to
consolidate on the huge achievements of the outgoing government.
I am aware of the enormous tasks and challenges before me. But | see all those challenges as the right springboards for me to stand upon to conquer many odds and break new records in the history of our community. For that reason, i am prepared to build a strong team across all the social strata in my community that will assist me to accomplish my vision and mission for Lokoja. I, therefore use this opportunity to appeal to all and sundry, including those who had contested for the royal stool with me to kindly support me to fast tract the attainment and sustenance of unity, peace and development in Lokoja.
Finally, | pray God to guide and protect both the incoming and outgoing Governors of our dear Kogi State. As Your Excellencies are making your marks in the history of the state, we pray that posterity would be kind to you by God’s grace – Amin.
Long live Your Excellencies!
Long live Kogi State
Long live Nigeria
HRH Highness Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi 1V
