President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the new Attah Igala,HRM Idakwo Micheal Oboni on his successful transition to the throne of his forefathers. The President made the remarks at the official presentation of Staff of Office to the Traditional Ruler at Idah today.
The President who was Represented by the Minister of Interior,Mr Abbah Moro,urged the traditional ruler to use his reign to unite the people of Igala Kingdom. The President urged for the support of the Igala Kingdom,describing the Igala nation as occupying a vital place in the country.
Also speaking,Capt Idris Wada,the State Governor,said he is happy to be part of history as the new Attah is assuming the throne of his forefathers after independence and in his time as Governor.
The Governor called on the Attah to see to the several crisis bedevilling the Igala Chieftaincy institution which he noted is on the increase.The Governor assured the Traditional Ruler of Government support towards having a peaceful reign,commended the manner of the peaceful emergence of the new Attah Igala
.
In his speech, the new Attah Igala,promised to unite the people of Igala kingdom,urged the people to join hands with hi
m in moving the kingdom forward.
