By Stanley Onyekwere
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointments of Mr. Joseph Danfulani Narai, Mr. Luka Ayedo Nizassan, and Alh. Aliyu Yakubu Ndatsu as the Sakaruyi of Karu, Esu of Kwali and Etsu of Yaba respectively.
Accordingly, the Sakaruyi of Karu, is a second Class Chief in the Abuja Municipal Area Council; Esu of Kwali is a second class Chief in Kwali Area Council and Etsu of Yaba is a third class Chief in the Abaji Area Council.
While the appointment of Sakaruyi of Karu is with effect from April 22, 2024; that of the Esu of Kwali, and Estu of Yaba is effective from 2nd May, 2024.
Speaking while presenting appointment letters to the new Chiefs, the Mandate Secretary, FCT Area Council Services Secretariat, Mr. Bitrus Lawrence Garki said the new Traditional Rulers emerged following the transition to glory of their predecessors’ chiefs in respective Chiefdoms.
Garki, who presented the appointment letters to the new chiefs on behalf of the FCT Minister, congratulated the new Royal Fathers.
He said: “Today is a great day, a day we cannot forget easily, especially by the people of Kwali and Yaba Chiefdoms.”
“The FCT Administration is doing this as part of the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of Mr. President. This is all about delivery of dividends of democracy to the people.”
The Secretary also disclosed that this is after a successful scrutiny, selection and voting process as well as traditional rites were carried out by different Chiefdom Kingmakers in line with the customs and traditions of the Traditional Council in the FCT.
He however, assured the newly appointed Chiefs that the FCT Administration will work in synergy with them to improve the living standards of their subjects.
He equally called on the monarchs to support the policies and programmes of the government to foster growth and development of the grassroots.
The the Karu, Kwali and Yaba are among the 17 Chiefdoms in the FCT.
