Traditional institution key instruments for peace, progress – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said that the traditional institution remains an instrument for peace, unity and progress in the country and would continute to play critical roles in the development and peace building processes in every part of the country.

The President who made the assertion at the 2025 Igede Agba Cultural Festival held in Oju, Oju Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state commended the Igede Traditional Council for painstakingly preserving the New Yam festival, “which has remained a beacon of unity amongst Igede sons and daughters.”

Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, the President commended the Igede people for preserving the cultural celebration in the last 68 years.

The Special Adviser to the SGF on Public Affairs, Terrence Kuanum, in a statement in Makurdi stated that the President also lauded the Igede Traditional Council for inviting him to the unique celebration which he noted demonstrates the rich cultural heritage of the Igede people.

While lauding the people for the  conservation of their culture and tradition, the President said: “Your Royal Highness the Adiharu of Igede, CP Oga Ero (retd) I wish to commend you very specially for hosting yet another successful edition of this rich cultural festival (the Igede Agba New Yam Festival).

“His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu in who’s stead I speak at this occasion, has asked me to congratulate you and also inform you that he appreciates the special invitation extended him to be part of this historic event today.”

He informed gathering that under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration, all sections of the country were experiencing rapid growth and development, through the various  sectors of the economy.

“The Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu has been able to touch on every region of the country, with the economy growing on a positive trajectory as both the base and superstructure are accelerating rapidly.

“Benue state has benefited so much from the President Tinubu-led government with juicy appointments and physical infrastructures, with more still in the pipeline. He asked me to announce to you at this occasion that contract has been awarded for the construction of Oju-Ogoja Road. And to whom much is given, much is expected,” he said.

Earlier, the Adiharu of Igede, HRH CP Oga Ero (retd) thanked the President for honouring his invitation and also appreciated him for connecting Benue to the national government through the SGF and other juicy appointments given to indegenes of the state.

“Your Excellency Sir, I and my entire kingdom are very grateful to you for honouring our humble invitation to be part of this year’s celebration of our rich cultural heritage.

“We are overwhelmed with joy to receive the news of the award for the construction of Oju-Ogoja Road. This road has been a nightmare to us over the years until your government graciously came to our rescue. We are indeed gratefu,” he said.

Other notable dignitaries who spoke at the event included the Benue state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Austin Agada, Mr. David Ogewu representing Oju/Obi Federal Constituency in the National Assembly and the Central Planning Committee Chairman, Benjamin Akobo

They thanked the President for finding Igede son worthy to be Permanent Secretary and a Director General, and described the impact of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, social scheme being disbursed as unprecedented.

The high point of the celebration was the conferment of a Chieftaincy title on the President.

It was gathered that the Agba celebration which was first held at Ihigile Market in September 1957 is usually a time for stock taking for members of the community.


Ardo  Zubairu 
National Secretary 
TInubu Re- Election Project 2027 . Office Phones: 
08033305195
08098885195
07033454053

Follow this link to join  https://chat.whatsapp.com/GGyI5S8pxi78dcZ3fKciGB

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Wike to SSDC: don’t disappoint Tinubu, focus on grassroot development

Image
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday charged the newly constituted South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to focus on grassroots development in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Wike gave the charge when the board members and management team of the Commission, led by the Board Chairman, Hon. Chibudom Nwuche paid him a courtesy visit in his office. The Minister congratulated the Board members and Management Team on their appointments by President Tinubu, emphasizing that their selection was based on trust and magnanimity and urged them not to let the President down. The Minister said, “The only way you can justify your appointment and make the President happy is to work tirelessly to achieve the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President in your region. Your loyalty is to him. Make the President proud of the Commission”. He urged the members not to allow themselves to be used as tools of...
Read more

2027:Nnewi -South APC okays Tinubu for second term, Celebrates the Appointment Of Rt. Hon. Rita Maduagwu

Image
The All Progressives Congress in the Nnewi- South has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term' ,celebrate the  appointment  one of  their member, Rt. Hon. Rita Maduagwu, into the Governing Council of Federal College of Education, Akoka, Lagos, by the President At a stakeholders’ meeting of the APC Nnewi- South held  recently, the party leadership endorsed Tinubu’s re-election, promising that they would deliver the zone  to him in 2027. In a statement signed by Mr. Simon Vincent ( Odinga) Publicity Secretary, Nnewi South Chapter, the APC said, “We congratulate Rt. Hon. Rita Maduagwu on this well-deserved recognition of her exceptional services and contributions to the nation. Her appointment is a testament to her capacity, dedication, and selfless service to humanity”. “As a former Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly and a prominent stakeholder in Nnewi South, Rt. Hon. Rita Maduagwu has consistently demonstrated her com...
Read more

Tinubu grants automatic employment to children of late FCT Head of ServiceGrace Adayilo

Image
President Bola Tinubu has approved automatic employment for the four children of the late Head of the Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Dr Grace Adayilo who recently passed on. FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, announced this on Saturday during the funeral service held at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja, where top government officials, civil servants, family and friends gathered to pay their last respects to the late Adayilo. He described her death as a painful loss, noting that she was a committed, humble and diligent public servant whose contributions to the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA would be deeply missed. “On behalf of the FCT Administration and on behalf of Mr President, I want to send our condolences to her family. Mr President has directed me to give the four children automatic employment because he understands that now there is no breadwinner for them,” Wike said. The minister praised Adayilo’s dedication to duty, recalling how s...
Read more