By Oluchi Jacinta Okorie
ATTAH IGALA PRAISES TINUBU OVER ABU MUHAMMAD’S APPOINTMENT AS NPC DG,
The Attah Igala and Paramount Ruler of the Igala Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Dr. Matthew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa II, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Dr. Abu Muhammad as Director-General of the National Population Commission (NPC).
The monarch described the appointment as a significant achievement for the Igala Kingdom and an opportunity for Dr. Muhammad to contribute to national development while upholding the values and dignity of his people.
The Attah Igala made the remarks when the NPC Director-General paid him a courtesy visit at the Royal Palace as part of activities marking his homecoming.
During the visit, Dr. Abu Muhammad expressed appreciation to the traditional ruler for granting him an audience and offering royal blessings and prayers.
He described his appointment as an unexpected privilege and a call to greater national responsibility, assuring the monarch of his commitment to serving Nigeria with integrity, dedication and transparency.
The NPC boss also pledged to remain a worthy ambassador of the Igala Kingdom, noting his determination to contribute to the unity, growth and development of his ancestral community.
He further praised the Attah Igala for his continued efforts towards promoting peace, unity and progress in the kingdom, expressing readiness to work with the traditional institution and other stakeholders to advance the interests of the Igala people.
In his response, the royal father offered prayers and blessings for Dr. Muhammad, urging him to justify the confidence reposed in him by the Federal Government.
He charged the NPC Director-General to demonstrate exemplary leadership, remain committed to his national assignment and uphold the honour, integrity and cultural values of the Igala Kingdom.
The royal visit formed part of the major activities surrounding Dr. Abu Muhammad’s homecoming, ahead of his scheduled visit to his country home in Egume, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.
