By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja.
As His Royal Majesty, the paramount ruler of Ebiraland in Kogi State celebrate his birthday anniversary, Prince Opaluwa, has congratulated, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Dr. Alhaji Ado Ibrahim of Okene Kingdom on the occasion of his 92nd birthday anniversary on Sunday 7th February, 2021.
Prince Okoliko said the monarch has provided purposeful, courageous and tenacious leadership for the Ebira people over the years and deserves to be celebrated at 92.
Prince Okoliko in a statement in Lokoja, Sunday, he personally signed commended the monarch for making Ebira kingdom peaceful and investor-friendly since he ascended the ageless throne of his forefathers.
“His Majesty equally instituted cultural and traditional reform to enhance the cohesion of the kingdom, hedge up its competitiveness, raised its visibility at the national and trans-national fora, and increased it’s strategic relevance in the increasingly relevant traditional institution in our dynamic polity.”
Prince Opaluwa Okoliko further praised the traditional ruler for what he called his unwavering dedication to the highest ideals in his reign as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.
He lauded the monarch’s contributions to addressing the issues of social deviance and insecurity, youth restiveness among which culminated in the establishment of Development and Empowerment Centre.
“Your reign has witness enormous peace, development and unity of purpose and all these was achieved as a result of your pragmatic leadership style”.
“You’re indeed a father of all irrespective of clan, religion and tribal considerations. You’ve shown capacity, leadership acumen and mentor young men and women on how to serve in leadership at various levels”.
Prince Opaluwa Okoliko who is one of the aspirants for the vacant stool of Attah Igala from Aju Ameacho Ruling House of Attah Igala Dynasty wish the revered Ohinoyi of Ebiraland well on the occasion of his 92nd birthday.