Kogi State Government Appoints 18 New Traditional Rulers
The Kogi State Government has approved the appointment of 18 traditional rulers to fill vacant stools across the state, as announced in a statement by Mr Eniola Enimola, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. This decision, made on a Friday, follows due process and aims to replace traditional rulers who have passed away.
The new appointees were selected based on qualities such as tact, integrity, maturity, and patriotism, deemed essential for their traditional roles. Among the Second Class Chiefs appointed are Mallam Haliru Aminu Akwu as Etsu Elaite and retired Major General Erema Akerejola as Ubuoro of Ogori land.
Other notable appointments include Idris Ali Yusuf as Onu Itama and Usman Akowe Omonu as Onu Ayah. Additionally, Alikali Suleiman was appointed as a Third Class Chief, along with others in the same category.
The appointments take immediate effect.
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