The Oloroke of Orokeland, Oba James Olu Alaofin, has described Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon Kingsley Fanwo as a bridge builder who has committed himself to community and human capital development.
The monarch made this known while conferring the ‘Bashorun of Oroke Amuro’ chieftaincy title on the Commissioner over the weekend.
Oba Alaofin said Hon Fanwo, who holds the Oluomo of Amuroland title, has been contributing immensely and tremendously to the development and growth of the communities in Amuroland in Mopamuro local government of Kogi state.
He added that Fanwo’s efforts to ensure that the youths are educated, engaged in hard work and gainful employment could not be overemphasised, stressing that his efforts have been helping the youths to desist from crimes and criminalities and ensured peace and tranquility in their communities.
The monarch said the title bestowed on Fanwo was a necessity in order to appreciate his tireless efforts and to encourage him to do more.
In his response, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, who was ably represented by Comrade Tunde Fanwo, expressed his unreserved appreciation to the Oloroke of Orokeland, Oba James Olu Alaofin, the Traditional Council and the entire Oroke Community for the recognition and honour, pledging that he remains committed to community and human capital developments.
The Bashorun of Oroke reiterated Governor Usman Ododo’s unwavering commitment towards infrastructural development, welfare of the civil servants, adequate support to the farmers and healthcare of the citizenry, which would cut across all sectors and communities, adding that the projects were coming in phases.
He enjoined the people of the community to continue to give their adequate support to the government as dividends of democracy would be delivered adequately.