History as Gov. Sule presents staff of office to new Aren Eggon, Ubangari, after 43years.
"... says his administration incorporates traditional institution into machinery of governance..."
......... The ancient town of Nasarawa Eggon came alive, as Sen. Adamu, Al-Makura, Dr. Akabe, Speaker Jatau, Lafia Emir, traditional rulers of Jukum, Nupe, Igala from Taraba, Niger, Kogi, other personalities grace occasion.
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has installed and presented staff of office to the new Aren Eggon of Eggon Nation, Justice Ahmed Ubangari Alaku (Rtd)
Gov. Sule presented the staff of office during the official Installation and Presentation of Staff of Office to Ahmed Ubangari ALAKU 1, OFR, CJ(Rtd) in Nassarawa Eggon LGA of the State today Saturday.
It would be reported that the event had in attendance, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, former National Chairman of APC, former Governor of Nasarawa State, Sen. Umar Tanko Al-Makura, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, the State Deputy Governor, Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau, Emir of Lafia, Rtd Justice Sidi Bage Muhammed, who led State traditional rulers, traditional rulers of Jukun from Taraba State, Nupe from Niger State and Igala from Kogi State.
The occasion that brought the ancient town of Nasarawa Eggon to a standstill also had in attendance Sen. Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, APC Governorship candidate in the State, Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, ADC Gubernatorial candidate,, Hon. Silas Ali Agara, former Director General, National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Prof. Mohammed Sani Haruna, APC Governorship Aspirant, Arch. Shehu Tukur. Dr David Ombugadu, traditional rulers, legislators, government officials and other personalities from within and outside of country.
Gov. Sule urged the new Aren Eggon to discharge his duties with justice, fear of God and without fear or favour in the interest of peace and unity of Eggon Nation and the State at large.
"We are all gathered here to witness the formal installation and presentation of Staff of Office to Hon. Justice Ahmed Ubangari Alaku 1, the Aren Eggon.
"As you are aware, traditional rulers remain indispensable partners in governance and community development.
"They serve as custodians of our cultural heritage, promoters of peace and unity as well as mediators in the conflict resolution" he said.
Gov. Sule said that his administration has incorporated the traditional institution into the machinery of governance by engaging them in governmental affairs at all levels.
"The synergy has also contributed immensely towards the fostering of peace, tranquility and harmonious co-existence among our diverse people" he said.
Gov. Sule said that the appointment of Ubangari-Alaku, to succeed the late Aren Eggon, Dr Bala Abaine Angbazo was not only in the signal of kingship.
"But his ability to unite the people which has given hope to the Eggon Nation for a better living.
"I said this considering the antecedent of His Royal Highness, who is a man of proven wisdom and integrity. He embodies the virtues that are essential for leadership" Sule said.
The Governor expressed confidence that under the guidance of Ubangari, peace and progress would continue to thrive in Eggon Nation.
He called on the new Aren Eggon to use his position to stabilise and ensure that democratic processes are respected ahead of the June 20 Nasarawa North bye-election.
He said that his administration has prioritized the welfare of traditional rulers in the state.
The Governor used the medium to outlined some of his achievements in Nassarawa Eggon and Nasarawa North to include, construction of Nassarawa Eggon Modern Market, Alizaga hill/Wuyo/ Wamba road, Nassarawa Eggon/ Arugbadu to villages of Lafia LGA road.
He also said that his administration has constructed urban and rural roads in Nassarawa Eggon, Akwanga and Wamba among other infrastructure.
In his remark, Hon. Aminu Mu'azu Maifata, Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs said that the selection of Alaku as New Aren Eggon followed the demise of late Aren Eggon, Dr. Bala Abaine Angbazo.
He commended Gov. Sule for renovating palaces of traditional institutions across the state in order to create an enabling environment for traditional rulers.
The Commissioner called on the people to continue to support traditional rulers to succeed in promoting unity and peace in the state.
Earlier, Barr. Aliyu Ibn Aliyu, the Chairman, Nassarawa Eggon LGA said that the installation of the Aren Eggon would promote unity and peace among Eggon people and their neighbours.
The Chairman appreciated Gov. Abdullahi Sule for the presentation of staff of office to the new Aren Eggon.
He assured the Aren Eggon of his prayers, support and cooperation to succeed.
"Let's this coronation serve as a rally point for our people and the state at large via promotion of unity and cooperation" he added.
In his vote of thanks, the Aren Eggon, Justice Ahmed Ubangari Alaku (Rtd) appreciated Gov. Sule for approving his selection as New Aren Eggon.
Ubangari Alaku, the former Chief Judge of Nasarawa State also appreciated the Governor for presenting staff of office to him.
The Aren Eggon promised to rule his people with justice, fear of God and without fear or favour in the interest of peace.
He solicited for the support of Eggon stakeholders, sons and daughters and other people to enable him succeed.
"I therefore, call upon all sons and daughters of Eggon land to join hands in building a stronger, more prosperous and more united Eggon Nation, a peaceful Nasarawa State and the country at large.
"Let us embrace dialogue over division, cooperation over conflict and service over self interest" he said.
It would be reported that Ubangari Alaku ascended to the revered stool of Aren Eggon, the paramount traditional ruler of Eggon people on May 5th, 2023.
It would also be reported that the last such ceremony was in 1983, when the immediate past paramount traditional ruler, HRH Bala Abaine Angbazo, JP, MFR, received the Staff of Office from the then Governor of old Plateau State, Chief Solomon Daushep Lar.
The late Aren Eggon, Dr Bala Abaine Angbazo died on 12th July, 2022 and on 5th May, 2023, Gov. Abdullahi Sule approved the selection of Justice Ahmed Ubangari Alaku(Rtd) as the new Aren Eggon,
The colorful and well attended occasion featured different display of traditional and cultural dancers.
