New Maigari Of Lokoja turbaned

The new Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi, has been officially turbaned by the King Makers on Wednesday in his palace.

Our Kogi State Correspondent, reports that Kabir appointment was recently approved by Governor Yahaya Bello as the new Maigari of Lokoja.

It was gathered that Kabir was turbaned as the Seventh Maigari of Lokoja, by the Kingmakers led by Talban Lakwaja, Rtd Air Marshall Ndatsu umaru, which was witnessed by Chief Imam of Lokoja, Sheikh Muhammadu Aminu Sha’aban.

He took over from Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Kabir Maikarfi III who died in September 2022 at the age of 80.

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.

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.

He thanked the kingmakers for bestowing the position of Maigari on him saying “I thank all those responsible for my appointment, kingmakers, ruling houses and the Governor for confirming and approving my appointment.”

The monarch stressed the need for his people to unite for the peace, unity and development of their community.

The turbaning ceremony was witnessed by Talban Lakwaja and former military governor of Kano state, Air Marshall Ndatsu umaru, Rtd. Dan Darma of Lokoja, Barr Ahmed Nasir,Tafida of Lokoja, Olu of Oworo,Rogan of eggan among others traditional rulers.

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