By; ADAMA JOHN, Lokoja
A six-man delegation from the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar III has paid a condolence visit to governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State over the passing of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Ado Ibrahim.
Led by the Etsu Nupe, His Royal Majesty, Abubakar Yahaya, the delegation delivered a letter of condolence to the governor just as they prayed for the repose of soul of late Ohinoyi.
The Sultan empathised with Governor Bello, the government and the good people of Kogi State over the demise of the paramount monarch of Ebiraland, Dr. Ado Ibrahim who passed on last Sunday aged nine-five.
Receiving the delegation, Governor Bello expressed gratitude to the team for identifying with the state, the people of Ebiraland and the government of Kogi State.
“I want to sincerely thank you for finding it worthy to commiserate with us and also finding time to pay a condolence visit.
“Late Ado Ibrahim, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, lived well and made a huge impact on the lives of his people during his time just as he acknowledged the symbiotic relationship that existed between them.
“While he was alive, we had a father and son relationship because we come from the same lineage”, governor Bello said.
The bereaved governor also reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of traditional rulers in the state, a policy he assured would be continued by his successor.
Furthermore, Governor Bello highlighted the positive relationships that the late Ohinoyi had fostered with the Sultan of Sokoto and all traditional rulers in Nigeria.
He emphasized the harmonious coexistence and collaboration between the government and traditional rulers in Kogi State for the greater good of the people.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Etsu Nupe conveyed the condolences of the Sultan and the entire Northern Traditional Council of Chiefs to the governor, offering prayers for the peaceful repose of late Ohinoyi’s soul.
He commended Governor Bello for establishing and maintaining a strong relationship with traditional rulers and particularly highlighted the priority the governor placed on the welfare of traditional rulers in Kogi State.
The delegation said during their visit to the deceased’s family in Okene on Monday, they were briefed about the government’s support to the family and commended the governor for his care, love, and respect for the traditional institution.
