HRM Oba Johnson Kolade Otitoju, the Akinrin of Ekinrin, in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, as he celebrate the one-year anniversary of his receipt of the staff of office as a first-class ruler.
Recall that one year ago, the Akinrin of Ekinrin was honored with the staff of office by Governor Usman Ododo during a colorful ceremony attended by a large crowd at the prestigious Kogi State Government House’s Glass House in Lokoja, Kogi State.
According to a statement by the Ekinrin paramount Ruler, two significant events—the grading of the stool and the presentation of the staff of office are truly memorable.
When God says yes, no individual or group can say no. I, Oba Johnson Kolade Otitoju, the Akinrin of Ekinrin, am profoundly grateful to God for making happen what many thought would never occur. On behalf of the Ekinrin community in Ekinrin-Adde, I also extend my gratitude to the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for elevating the Ekinrin throne to its first-class status.
The two significant events—the grading of the stool and the presentation of the staff of office—are truly memorable. To God be the glory.
I would like to thank all the friends of Akinrin and the Ekinrin community, both in Ekinrin-Adde and beyond, who have congratulated Oba Akinrin and the Ekinrin community. Thank you, good people!
Let me reiterate what I often say: our unity is not only our strength; it is also our path to progress and the ultimate reason we are here. I encourage all of you to love one another, for God is love, Oba Otitoju added.
