Former Lokoja Chairman Abdullahi Adamu Named Asiwaju of Gbaude
Former Lokoja Local Government Chairman Comrade Abdullahi Adamu receives the Asiwaju of Gbaude title at a reception organised by OEDA.
Former Executive Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu, has been conferred with the traditional title of Asiwaju of Gbaude following the completion of his tenure.
The Asiwaju of Gbaude title was conferred during a reception organised by the Oworo East Development Association (OEDA), which said the event was intended to recognise Adamu’s contributions to the development of the local government.
Adamu arrived at the palace of the Ohiho of Gbaude, Mallam Ibrahim Oberewa Abdullahi, accompanied by his successor, Hon. Abdulrahman Hussain; APC State Youth Leader, Hon. Abdulrasheed Buhari; as well as friends, family members and well-wishers.
His arrival was greeted with cheers and fanfare from young and older members of the Gbaude/Ijiho community.
OEDA commended the former council chairman, describing him as a worthy ambassador. The association said the reception was organised to honour him for his contributions to the development of the local government.
Speaking about the Asiwaju of Gbaude conferment, the traditional ruler, Mallam Ibrahim Oberewa Abdullahi, said Adamu had served meritoriously and left behind an unblemished record of good character, commitment to service and contributions to the overall development of the local government.
The conferment marks a traditional recognition of Adamu’s tenure and the contributions attributed to him by the association and the community’s traditional ruler.
