Minister of steel development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu has congratulated His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yakubu Ahmadu on the official presentation of the staff of office to him as the fourth Ejeh of Ankpa.
Audu extended his warm wishes to the monarch on Saturday during the event held in Ankpa local government area of Kogi State.
The minister described the Ejeh as one who was capable of ruling his people in a peaceful and united way to bring notable development and prosperity to Ankpa, Igala Kingdom and the country at large based on his educational background and wealth of experience across all spheres.
“I join the people of Ankpa, Kogi-State, and millions of Nigerians to congratulate His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yakubu Ahmadu, on the official presentation of the staff of office to him as the 4th Ejeh of Ankpa.
“As he sits on the throne of his ancestors, I pray that Almighty Allah guides and directs him to lead his people in peace, unity, love and harmony that will bring notable development and prosperity to Ankpa, the entire Igala Kingdom and Kogi State.
“I am confident that with his educational background, wealth of experience in the public and private sectors, and in business development, he would beyond his traditional and religious roles attract great investments to the great Ankpa Kingdom, Kogi State and Nigeria.
“All thanks to the commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, my brother, Bar. Salami Ozigi for ensuring the success of the event,” Audu added.
He urged the people of Ankpa to live peacefully and united under the reign of his Royal Highness irrespective of their religious and political affiliation.
