By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Ex-Kogi Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has described the Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji (Dr) Mohammed Kabir Maikarfi III, as a detrabalised custodian of the most prestigious traditional institution in Kogi state.

The former Kogi Governor bared his mind in a congratulatory message to the paramount ruler of Lokoja kingdom, saying his over three decades reign have not only brought about peace, unity and stability among ethnic nationalities in the state, but seamless human and infrastructural development.

He recalled when the Maigari of Lokoja ascended the throne of his ancestors three decades away, precisely in 1992, stating his wealth of experience garnered from the civil service has assisted him greatly in not only expanding the highly revered and enriched chiefdom, but instill dynamic modernity on the throne.

“As the immediate traditional institution that played host to all successive administration in Kogi state, which included the military era, the paramount ruler has contributed greatly to the development of all areas of the state.

“I worked closely with the Maigari of Lokoja both as a Governor and now a former Governor of Kogi state, his human instinct, tolerance and acceptability was beyond human imagination throughout my experiences.

“His pieces of advice while I was in government contributed in no small measure, both to the development and resolution of many issues that bordered on peace, progress and development of the state,” he said.

Ex-Governor Idris prayed for a longer reign of the Maigari of Lokoja, stating that he has stabilised the roles of the traditional institutionin Kogi State as chief host of the seat of government.

“Let me also congratulate the people of Lokoja and its extended domain on the 30th anniversary of the Maigari of Lokoja, while asking for the continued support to the traditional ruler.”