President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated the newly appointed Attah Igala, HRM Mathew Opaluwa Oguche and the entire sons and daughters of Igala Kingdom at home and in Diaspora.
He further commended the four ruling houses for the choice of Mr. Opaluwa which he said reflected the values ofbthe revered tribe
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President Mr Femi Adesina on Sunday, Buhari expressed optimism that the Attah would continue the good work his ancestors left behind.
“President Buhari felicitates with sons and daughters of Igala Kingdom, at home and diaspora, for the processional coronation of the royal father, who will carry on the good works of his predecessors in upholding and promoting age-old cultural icons, most significantly the betterment of the domain”.
“As the historic event unfolds in Lokoja, the President notes the importance of the procession to national heritage, with the confluence state serving as reference for elevating the beauty of Nigeria’s history”.
“The President looks forward to working with the Attah Igala, whose throne has over the years turned a repository of wisdom and truth, counselling many leaders at state and national levels, and providing strong advocacy for unity and civic responsibilities”.
Newly appointed Attah Igala, HRM Mathew Opaluwa Oguche
President Buhari prays for the wellbeing of the Attah Igala, and wellness of his domain.
CAPITAL POST recalled that Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello approved he appointment of Mathew Opaluwa Oguche as new Attah Igala.
He replaced the late Dr Idakwo Ameh Oboni II who died after a brief illness in August, 2020 at a private hospital in Abuja.
