The Kogi state chapter Chairman of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) and Administrator of Ijumu local government, Hon. (Dr.) Taufiq Isa has expressed confidence in the ability of the new Olujumu of Ijumu Land, HRM Oba Williams Olusegun Ayeni (Obadofin 1) and Chairman Ijumu traditional council of chiefs to bring immeasurable development, peace and progress to the ancient city.
In a statement signed by the Administrator’s media aide, Othman Hamidu, Dr. Taufiq felicitates with Ijumu local government and its constituents on the coronation and presentation of Staff of Office to the monarch by the Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello.
The Governor said the new Oba’s pedigree in the art of governance and public administration, positive approach to societal issues and his sense of justice and fairness will give him the launchpad to succeed in his new assignment.
Hon. Taufiq Isa congratulated the 13th Olujumu of Ijumu land and charged him to relentlessly spearhead, promote and defend, not only the cultural values of the people of Ijumu, but also the peace, progress, unity and development of Okun land.