Atiku rejoices with new Attah of Igala land
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the government and people of Kogi State on the installation of Matthew Akpa as the new Attah of Igala land.
In a congratulatory message issued on Thursday from his media office in Abuja, Atiku described the investiture of the new royal father as “timely and of immense importance, going by the pride of place of Igala people in Nigeria”.
He added that the new monarch has all the leadership attributes to sail the ship of his people to a fruitful destination.
“The new Attah of Igala is remarkably versatile, knowledgeable, equitable and experienced in human management and sustaining ancestral cultural heritage. He’s capable of fusing innovation with tradition and creating a conducive atmosphere for genuine peace, progress and development”, he added.
Meanwhile, Atiku urged Igala people and other citizens of Kogi State to warmly embrace and cooperate with the new Attah, so that his reign would be prosperous and peaceful.
“A good leader should not yield to distraction, lest he would lose out on his vision and destination”, Atiku advised the monarch.
