President Bola Tinubu has described traditional institutions as veritable tools that have remained instruments for peace, unity, and progress, helping to drive development and address varying issues.
The president who spoke through the secretary to government of the federation, (SGF), Senator George Akume, during the 2025 celebration of Igede Agba New Yam Festival in Oju local government area of Benue State lauded the Igede Traditional Council for preserving the culture which he said has remained a beacon of unity amongst its sons and daughters.
According to him, “I want to especially acknowledge the role of the traditional institution in peace building processes across the country. Your Royal Highness the Adiharu of Igede, CP Oga Ero Rtd.
I wish to commend you very specially for hosting yet another successful edition of this rich cultural festival (the Igede Agba new yam festival).”
A statement by the special adviser on Public Affairs, Office of Secretary to Government of the Federation Terrence Kuanum, quoted the SGF as saying, ” The President has asked me to congratulate you and also inform you that he appreciates the special invitation extended to him to be part of this historic event today.”
Senator Akume also informed that, “under the renewed hope agenda, all sections of the country are experiencing rapid growth and development, through the various sectors of the economy, the president has been able to touch on every region of the country, with the economy growing on a positive trajectory”
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He said, “Benue State has also benefited so much from the Tinubu led government with juicy appointments and physical infrastructures, and more are still in the pipeline. He asked me to announce to you at this occasion that, contract has been awarded for the construction of Oju-Ogoja Road. And to whom much is given, much is expected,” the SGF added.
In a remark, His Royal Highness, Adiharu of Igede, CP Oga Ero (rtd) thanked the president for honouring his invitation and also appreciated him for connecting Benue at the national through the SGF and other juicy appointments.
“Your Excellency Sir, I and my entire kingdom are very grateful to you for honouring our invitation to be part of this year’s celebration of our rich cultural heritage, we are overwhelmed with joy to receive the news of the award for the construction of Oju-Ogoja Road, with gratitude,” he said.
The occasion’s highlight was conferring a chieftaincy title on the president.
