By Musa Tanimu Nasidi.
The Maigari of Lokoja, HRH Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir 1V, has conferred a traditional title of “BADA KOSH OF LOKOJA” on Speaker Kogi state House of Assembly,Rt Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf.
The Royal Father announced the conferment of the new traditional title to Hon Yusuf in on Sunday in his palace in Lokoja.
The Royal Father said the Lokoja Emirate Council decided to confer the title on Athe Lawmaker following his good contributions for the development of the emirate and people of the state in general.
“Considering your enormous wealth of experience, hard work, dedication, unwavering commitment to the issues that effect Lokoja, your general exposure to circumstances of life and above all your outstanding performance in the affairs of and growth and development of Lokoja township, and Kogi state in general, I am elated and most delighted to confer to you the prestigious and revered title of “Bada KOSHI of Lokoja” in exercise of the power conferred on me as the Maigari of Lokoja and Chairman of Lokoja Emirate Council.
“I am very proud of your track record and also rejoice with you as you celebrate the pinnacle of an enable achievement.
It is part of the tradition of this emirate to honour leaders and people of the emirate who contributed to the development of the emirate and entire state,” Maigari said.
According to the Royal father, the title was conferred on Speaker as a reward of his selfless sacrifice, devotion to a cause and climax capping of a glorious career.
With this appointment,Rt Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf have become a member of Lokoja Traditional Title Holders
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