– Lauds Ibaji People for Providing State Legislature with Brilliant Deputy, Rt Hon Nwuchiola
The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf has attended Saturday’s Coronation of the Assembly’s Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Comfort Nwuchiola Egwaba by the Ata-Igala as the Iganya to the Igala traditional stool.
The event, which took place at the Ata’s palace in Idah, was well attended by many eminent individuals across sectors in the state.
In his address during the post – coronation ceremony, Rt Hon Umar thanked the people of Ibaji State Constituency and the entire Igala land for giving the Assembly a rare gem like Rt Hon Egwaba.
He noted that the current Assembly was lucky to have a woman like the Deputy Speaker, adding that it shows the area is blessed with people of integrity and capacity.
He thanked the Ata-Igala for recognizing Rt Hon. Egwaba, and described her as a dependable ally who has contributed immensely for the development of the state and helped in stabilizing the current legislature in the state.
According to the Speaker, Rt Hon Egwaba has survived the political unslaught of 2023 and succeeded in style, adding that she is a person whom he has depended on since their assumption of office without regrets.
In his words, “On behalf of the management of Kogi State House of Assembly, we want to thank you all for your solidarity and support. With what we have seen so far, we are now challenged to do more for the people.”
In her response, the Deputy Speaker expressed gratitude for the conferment of the title and promised to continue to do her best towards ensuring her constituents get necessary dividends of democracy.