Musa Na Allah, Sokoto
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has praised the Igala residents in Sokoto for the choice of Mohammed Ibrahim as their new leader in the state.
In his goodwill message, after the coronation, the Governor described the 2nd Onu of Igala in Sokoto State as a champion of peace and national unity.
Represented by Maryam S.D Mass, the Special Adviser on Resident Communities and IDPs, Governor Aliyu said the Igala people in Sokoto have made a wise choice in Mohammad Ibrahim.
“I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the turbanned Onu of Igala in Sokoto.
This choice by the Igalas simply serves as a testament to his promotion of unity, respect, and love for all.
“The new Onu Igala in Sokoto is a leader and champion of peace. May this coronation inspire all of us to work together to promote peace coexistence, patriotism, and respect for the traditional institutions”, the governor appealed.
Earlier, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III while turbanning the new Onu Igala Sokoto appealed for mutual understanding among Nigerians.
The Sultan represented by the Ciroman Sokoto, Aliyu Abubakar III, declared Muhammed Ibrahim as the 2nd Onu (Sarkin) Igala in Sokoto State.
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko represented by Alkali Buhari Gidadawa the Sardauna Nakasari said the newly coronated Onu of Igala in Sokoto is a man of high reputation, a lover of peace, and an individual who can best be described as humility personified.
“I appointed him as my Special Adviser on Resident Communities when I was the governor because he is always with the people.
“I am pleased that the same leadership qualities I saw in him then continue till today is why he became the choice of his people,” he said.
In a reception held at the 8 Division Army Officer’s Mess and Suites, chairman of the occasion, Aliyu Umar Onuche said the newly turbaned Onu Igala in Sokoto is a man who puts the people first and above self at all times.
Onuche submitted that he is optimistic that the Igala people in Sokoto will feel the impact of the leadership prowess of Onu Ibrahim.
Dignitaries at the reception include, Chief Barrister Jacob Ochidi SAN, the chairman, Association of Resident Communities Sokoto (ARCOS), Olubumi Dare, President Idoma Development Association, Mr Leonard, that of Gbagi, Igede, Plateau, Yoruba and others.
