CSO Commends Bello for Peaceful Co-existence in Kogi

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

The Chief Executive Officer, Connected Development, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Hamzat Lawal, has commended the Kogi State government under the leadership of Governor Yahaya Bello for ensuring that the people of the state despite their diverse ethnic groups  and religion are able to live peacefully.

Lawal spoke when he paid a  visit to the Ohimegye Igu of Koton-Karfe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Abdulrazak Isah-Koto in Kogi local government area of the state as part of his post election advocacy visit to the kingdom.

He said the traditional leaders in Kogi state have  roles  to play to complement the effort of the governor through constant preaching of peace and the need for people to live a life devoid of crises in order to enjoy the dividends of democracy.

“Knowing full well that you are first class king and a peaceful traditional ruler which you demonstrated during the last governorship election in your domain , you still have a role to play in ensuring that the existing peace in your kingdom continue.

“In the last off-cycle governorship election the people of Koton-Karfe came out en-mass to cast their ballot peacefully and this happened through your continuous sensitisation and encouragement you gave to your people.

“In the last eight years, Kogi state has enjoyed relative peace and I know the role you played working tirelessly with Governor Yahaya Bello to achieve the feat for the people of your kingdom.

“As the governor-elect takes over the leadership of the state on January 27 , 2023 it is expedient that we join hands to support the new government for the progress of the state,” he said.

Responding, the traditional ruler said he had heard much about the visiting civil society person and expressed confidence that the new administration will be successful.

The royal father  thanked him for demonstrating love for the community through the empowerment, adding that the people would continue to pray for him and the government.

Highlight of the visit was the presentation  of 100 vulnerable people in Kogi local government area with N5,000  each.