By correspondent in Lokoja.
Governor Bello(right), and the Attah Igala,HRH.Alaji Matthew Opeluwa.
The Governor of kogi state,Alhaji Yahaya Bello,has approved the grading and upgrading of 300 traditional stools in the state.
Onogwu Mohammed,the Chief Press Secretary to the governor,disclosed on Tuesday in a release he made available journalists in Lokoja.
According to him, the approval was part of the outcome of the Executive Council meeting at the Lugard House, Lokoja on Tuesday.
Muhammed quoted the governor, who presided over the meeting, as saying that the grading and upgrading of the stools became imperative in view of the important roles the traditional rulers played in enhancing peaceful coexistence amongst citizens.
Muhammed added that the exercise include; Akinrin of Ekinrin who is upgraded from none-class to 1st class, Ohireba of Ebiraland, from non-class to 1st class and Obaje Otalu-Atabaka from 2nd class to first class.
“The grading and upgrading of the 300 traditional stools in Kogi is part of our decisions at today’s executive council meeting, ” the governor said.
The governor’s aide said that the council also approved a Bill for a Law to establish the Kogi State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, KOSOPADEC.
“Also approved was a Bill for a Law to establish the Kogi State Meat Hygiene and Inspection for the safety of lives of residents of the state,”Muhammed said.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
