By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
The Central Anniversary Planning Committee of the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi on Sunday, unveiled the activities lined up for his one year anniversary scheduled to commence tomorrow.
The committee at a press conference held in Lokoja said the 6-day events will kickstart on Monday, 6th January 2025, with the mornarch visiting some Primary Health centers in Lokoja traditional area to donate hospitals consumables.
While pointing out that the Maigari has chosen a low key celebration to mark his one year on throne, added that because of the significance and achievements made under his reign which he said would not want to go unnoticed, has set aside visit to some Primary Health Care Centres where he will donate some hospital equipments and drugs.
Chairman of the Anniversary’s Central Planning Committee, Alhaji Aliyu Lawal, while addressing newsmen said “The week-long event will kick off with visitation of some Primary Health Centers by the Maigari.
He also hinted that the Maigari will on Tuesday visit the Federal University Teaching Hospital and Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, after which according to him, will empower some physically challenged men and women.
Lawal, who is also the Maiyaki of Lokoja, added that the empowerment programme was put in place out of the desire of the Maigari to eradicate poverty in his domain.
On the traditional ruler’s achievements so far, the Maiyaki of Lokoja said the reign of the Maigari has greatly helped in uniting the people of Lokoja more than ever before.
Aside unity, the Maiyaki added too that the reign of the Maigari revived the culture and tradition of the people which hitherto were not given prominence.
Still speaking, the traditional title holder said the reign of the Maigari witnessed and attracted the influx of more people, who relocated to Lokoja to reside.
Lokoja as a centre of Tourism, the Maiyaki disclosed, saw more tourists, visiting Lokoja within a year on the throne of the Maigari.
He added also that several unresolved disputes where resolved by the Maigari, praised him for mobilizing the people of Lokoja in the development of the area.
The chairman appreciated the media for their support and urge them to continue to projects Lokoja in a good light
Other members of the committee at the press conference include the Dama of Lokoja, Alhaji Baba Sulaiman and the Santali of Lokoja, Alhaji Bala Haruna, among others.
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