March 28, 2024

Chief Onoja mourns Maigari of Lokoja

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The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief (Dr) Edward Onoja has expressed sadness over the passing of the Maigari of Lokoja and Chairman, Lokoja Traditional Council, HRH Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Kabir Maikarfi III.

He acknowledged that the Late Maigari of Lokoja was a staunch advocate of peace who also devoted his reign to community development, the unity of his people, and the progress of Kogi State, saying he would be missed.

In a condolence message availed to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Promise Emmanuel, Chief Onoja described the traditional ruler’s death as a monumental loss not only to the people of Lokoja but to the entire state and nation.

While he commiserated with the bereaved royal family, the people of Lokoja, and the Lokoja Traditional Council over the loss, he however urged everyone to submit to the will of the Almighty God, who alone has the power over life and death.

He prayed God to grant the Late traditional ruler Aljanatul Fidaus, whilst granting those he has left behind, the fortitude to bear the loss.

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