By THEANALYSTNG
His Royal Highness, the Maigari of Lokoja and Chairman, Lokoja local government Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi 1V, on Sunday conferred the traditional title of “BARDE OF LOKOJA” on Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Tanimu,a senior Staff with Nigerian Port Authority ( NPA)Lagos.
Sadiq succeeded his uncle,late Alhaji Isah Yusuf who held the title until his death early last year.
The confirmation was contained in a letter of appointment personally signed by His Royal Highness, the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi 1V, obtained by THEANALYSTNG in Lokoja on Monday.
The letter reads:”Considering your enormous wealth of experience, hard work, dedication, unwavering commitments to issues that affect Lokoja, your general exposure to circumstances of life and above all your outstanding performance in the affairs of the growth and development of Lokoja township, | am elated and most delighted to confer on you the prestigious and revered traditional ttle of “BARDE LOKOJA” In exercise of the power conferred on me as the “Maigarin Lokoja” and Chairman Lokoja Emirate Council.
You are by this appointment a member of Lokoja Traditional Title Holders Council and henceforth your traditional official greetings shall be “DAUDU“.
This happy development is the ultimate reward for your selfless sacrifice, devotion to a cause and the climax of a worthy capping of a glorious career.
I am very proud of your track records and also rejoice with you as you celebrate the pinnacle of an enviable achievement.
You may contact the Chairman of the coronation committee for requirements of necessary arrangements of traditional title conferment and schedule a date of coronation. Do accept my most sincere Congratulations and best wishes ” the statement said.
