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Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has commended the selfless leadership and various attributes of virtues imbedded in the life of Igwe Simeon Osisi Itodo, Traditional Ruler of Aji community, Essodo Kingdom, Enugu State.
Gov. Mbah who spoke at the palace of the traditional ruler yesterday during the Ofala festival of Igwe Itodo and 38 years coronation anniversary, said his administration will continue to support the traditional institutions in the state and also encourage the states cultural heritage.
Flanked by his deputy, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, other top government functionaries and eminent traditional rulers in the state, the governor also unveiled Igwe Itodo’s biography titled ‘Okosisi’, a book of essays written in his honour.
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His words “Igwe Itodo has embodied selfless leadership, moral authority, and a deep commitment to peace, unity, and service beyond the confines of his domain. His wisdom and counsel have continued to strengthen governance, foster community cohesion, and support development across Enugu State, reaffirming the enduring relevance of traditional institutions in our modern governance architecture”.
“Our administration’s support for traditional institutions and the promotion of our cultural heritage is intentional. They preserve identity, transmit values, promote peace, and unlock opportunities in tourism, creative enterprise, and local economies”
“As we build a New Enugu that is secure, prosperous, and culturally confident, we will continue to honour our custodians of tradition and invest in platforms that celebrate who we are and where we are going. May peace, unity, and cultural pride continue to define the reign of His Royal Majesty and the progress of the community” Gov. Mbah stated.
Igwe Simeon Osisi Itodo , Ezeoha 1 of Aji Essodo Kingdom is one of our longest-reigning monarchs in Enugu state and Grand Patron of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council.
