Aren Eggon Receives Staff of Office After 43 Years

The Aren Eggon was officially presented with the Staff of Office after a 43-year period, marking a significant event in the Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area. The ceremony took place on a date not specified in the article, with the last presentation occurring in 1982 during the administration of the late Solomon Lar, who was the governor of the defunct Plateau State.

Governor Abdullahi Sule described the occasion as historic and noted the importance of traditional rulers in promoting peace and social stability. Justice Alaku, a retired jurist appointed based on his abilities, spoke at the event, urging the community to uphold the values of traditional institutions for the benefit of the Eggon nation and Nasarawa State.

The newly installed Aren Eggon called upon the sons and daughters of Eggon land to remain united, emphasizing that unity is the greatest strength of the Eggon nation. Justice Alaku referred to the stool as a symbol of unity and pledged to uphold fairness, integrity, and wisdom as the custodian of Eggon customs and traditions.