Bello appoints late Monarch’s son as new Sarkin Bwari

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Awwal Musa Ijakoro as the new Sarkin Bwari in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
Alhaji Awwal succeeds his late father, His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammad Musa Ijakoro, who died on 29th August, 2017.
A statement signed by the Special Assistant (Media) to FCT Minister, Abubakar Sani, said the appointment of the new Sarkin Bwari was done pursuant to the powers conferred on the Honourable Minister under the relevant sections of the FCT Chiefs (Appointment & Deposition) Act, 1997.
It added that it was also in accordance with established customs and traditions of the Bwari Chiefdom, following the nomination of Alhaji Awwal Musa Ijakoro was accordingly endorsed by the Bwari Kingmakers.
It was gathered that the new Sarkin, who was born in Bwari on 9thJune, 1977, did his primary and secondary education in Suleja and Kwali respectively.
Also, he holds a Diploma in Public Administration from the University of Abuja and a B.Sc Public Administration from Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
Until his appointment to the throne of Sarkin Bwari, he was the Chiroman Bwari.
“The FCT Minister observed that the exalted traditional office of Sarkin Bwari demands high sense of responsibility, maturity, and commitment.
“He therefore implored Alhaji Awwal Musa Ijakoro to strive to uphold those virtues at all times.
“He also used the opportunity of the appointment of the new Sarki to urge all stakeholders, particularly the people of Bwari Chiefdom to live in peace with each other,” the statement stated.