By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
The new Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi has been officially turbaned by the King Makers today in his palace.
Addressing his subjects shortly after the turbaning ceremony, the new Maigari of Lokoja promised to work for peace, stability and development of the emirate in a bid to promote the overall development of the emirate and the state in general.
Kabir, who whose appointment was recently approved by Governor Yahaya Bello as the new Maigari of Lokoja, commended the governor and promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.
The HRH Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi who is the Seventh Maigari of Lokoja’s turbaning ceremony was witnessed by the Kingmakers led by the Talban Lakwaja, Rtd Air Marshall Ndatsu umaru, supervised by the Chief Imam of Lokoja, Sheikh Muhammadu Aminu Sha’aban promised to continue with the good legacies of his predecessors.
He maintained that priority attention would be given to the unity and development of his people.
The royal father enjoined the people in the emirate to rally round him in the discharge of the onerous responsibilities as a Maigari and forge ahead to meet the challenges of the futures.
Kabir Maikarfi further thanked the kingmakers for bestowing the position of Maigari on him. “I thank all those responsible for my appointment, kingmakers, ruling houses and the Governor for confirming and approving my appointment.”
The monarch said he was touched by the show of affection for his person by the people of Lokoja local government Emirate Council that trooped out to congratulate him after he was confirmed of by His Excellency the executive governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello
He thanked all the royal families for their support and sportsmanship adding that ” it’s time to unite for the peace, unity and development of our community.
The turbaning ceremony was witnessed by Talban Lakwaja and former military governor of Kano state, (Rtd) Air Marshall Ndatsu umaru, Dan Darma of Lokoja, Barr Ahmed Nasir,Tafida of Lokoja, Olu of Oworo, Rogan of Eggan among other traditional rulers.
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