Dissolved Kogi Inter - religious Council laud Gov Bello over Salisu Adaji appointment as Onu Itobe »

Members of the recently dissolved Kogi State Inter religious Council have commended Governor Yahaya Bello on the appointment of Alhaji Salihu Adaji as Onu Itobe in Ofu Local Government Area.

The group gave the commendation while on a courtesy visit to the new Onu Itobe in his palace on Thursday.

Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, Bishop John Ibenu, who was represented by the State Secretary, Pastor C.O. Abraham said by the appointment of Alhaji Salihu Adaji as Onu Itobe, the Governor has fixed a square peg in a square hole and urged the Onu Itobe to replicate his wisdom which assisted KOSIREC in his new assignment.

In his contribution, the State Chairman of Jamaatu Nasril Islam, Ambassador Usman Bello thanked Governor Bello for finding the new Onu Itobe worthy of the appointment.

He congratulated the people of Itobe for having a man that is knowledgeable and well connected as their traditional ruler.

Responding, the Onu Itobe, Alhaji Salihu Adaji said he was overwhelmed with the show of love displayed by leaders of CAN and JNI, describing the visit as a move towards achieving the much desired religious harmony in the State. He expressed gratitude to God, the Governor and all those who ensured his emergence and promised not to disappoint them.

The occasion featured special prayers by CAN and JNI for the Onu Itobe and his dormain, and goodwill messages by the state Secretary of JNI, Alhaji Isa Adeboye and Alhaji Danjuma Bello Ibrahim.