Buhari Rejoices with Idoma Kingdom over Investiture of 5th Och’Idoma
POLITICS DIGEST– President Muhammadu Buhari has joined sons and daughters of Idoma Kingdom, Benue State, in celebrating the investiture of the 5th Och’Idoma, Dr John Elaigwu Odogbo, “whose academic, work and leadership credentials hold promise for his people.”
President Buhari in a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, noted the zeal and diligence of Dr Odogbo in seeking knowledge and sharing his wisdom, working for more than two decades with the Federal Inland Revenue Service, during which he earned a doctorate in accounting and taxation, and trained many staff.
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“The President believes the national and international exposure and network of the traditional ruler over many years sets a new standard for the domain, creating a good setting for progress through the marriage of the traditional and the modern, by placing the people first.
“As a public servant, educator and Christian religious leader, President Buhari affirms that Dr Odogbo’s wealth of experience will play out in guiding citizens on the path of peace, prosperity and development in the state and beyond, considering the steadily rising influence and impact of the Idomas in nation building, especially in leadership positions,” the statement read in part.
The President prayed for the wellbeing of the Idoma nation and good health and wisdom for the Paramount Ruler.
