Hon Fanwo Conferred with Oluomo of Amuro Land »

The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo has been conferred with a chieftaincy title ‘Oluomo of Amuroland’.

This chieftaincy title was conferred on him by the Alamuro of Amuroland, HRM Engr Alfred Aiyedogbon on 3rd August, 2024.

According to speeches by illustrious sons and daughters of the land, the enviable title came as a result of his unwavering commitment and support to the seven communities in Amuro.

The good people of Amuro Kingdom have commended Hon Fanwo for his commitment to human and infrastructural development by creating jobs for unemployed youths, providing working tools and equipment for the artisans, financial support to business women, widows and farmers, providing healthcare services and many other support, too numerous to be mentioned.

The Alamuro of Amuro Kingdom, HRM Engr Alfred Aiyedogbon described Hon Fanwo as an industrious son of Amuro Kingdom who has contributed greatly to the development and progress of Amuro through his selfless services, emphasizing that his contributions were unprecedented.

In a press chat with Journalists after his coronation, Hon Fanwo expressed his excitement for being honoured at home, describing the chieftaincy title as the first at home, though he had been conferred with several in other communities.

The Hon Commissioner exhorted Amuro sons and daughters at home and in the Diaspora to join hands in developing the communities stressing that they should imbibe the same spirit in their children.

Speaking further, he reiterated the Amuro communities’ commitment to supporting the government in the electoral activities, abiding by law and order for peaceful coexistence, assuring His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ododo’s unwavering commitment towards the development of the state across all the three Senatorial Districts.

“It is a great honour and I have taken a lot of chieftaincy titles in many places but this is the first one I’m taking at home with the seven communities coming together to make me the Oluomo of Amuro. I am excited. I feel honoured and this would galvanize me to continue to contribute my best to the development of Amuro communities. Oluomo is like the head of all the sons and daughters of Amuro. That’s what it means”, Hon. Fanwo explained.

The chairman of the organizing committee, Commodore Folusho Daniel (Rtd) in his welcome address expressed his immense gratitude to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello for rightly and timely grading the Amuro Traditional Stool to first class, commending the incumbent Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo for stepping into the shoes of his predecessor and performing marvellously and excellently well.

In attendance were: Hon. Olawumi Jacob – Member of KSHA, Mopamuro; Engr Joseph Oluwasegun – Commissioner for Environment and Ecological Management; Engr Faruk Danladi – Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Acharu Okpanachi – Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Monday Anyebe – Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Hon. Ademola Bello – Chairman Transition Committee Mopamuro LGA, HRM Oba Muyiwa Ibeun – Elelu of Mopa and Chairman Mopamuro Traditional Council, the Olujumu of Ijumu Kingdom – HRM Olusegun Ayeni, the Olukotun of Ife Olukotun – HRM Shuaib Mohammed, other eminent traditional rulers, the cleric, technocrats,
successful businessmen, and dignitaries from all walks of life.

Highlights were entertainment by women groups, masquerades, the hunter group, etc.