By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
A Kogi born International Philanthropist, Amb. Hamzat Lawal, has expressed his commitment towards alleviating the suffering of the vulnerable persons in Kogi state.
Ambassador Hamza Lawan who disclosed in Koton karfe, while on a courtesy visit to the Ohimege Igu, Alhaji Abdulrazak Isa Koto, said the concerted efforts of the Federal and State governments ameliorate the less privileged should be complemented by organisations, agencies, and spirited individuals to reduced the hardship as a result of present economic realities.
Amb. Hamzat Lawal Ambassador Hamzat Lawal is referred to as a global citizen, community organizer, award-winning advocate and humanitarian, whose gesture cut across religion, tribal and political consideration.
Amb. Lawal told the Ohimegye Igu-Kotonkarfe in council, His Royal Majestic, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Sani-Koto that he was in his Kingdom to seek his royal blessing and as well launch an empowerment programme.
According to him, he has entered into partnership with the Kogi local government chapter of National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, being a grassroot organization that is very close to the downtrodden.
He commended Ohimegye for his prayers, guidance and support leading to victory of Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Kogi State Governor-elect.
The Humanitarian described Ohimegye as one prominent King people listen to, urging him to continue to sustain peaceful coexistence among the people in his domain.
“I have done series of empowerment in Kogi State, but this is the first time I’m doing it in Koton-karfe, Kogi LG. I am doing this because of my friend and brother, Alhaji Isah Abubakar Ada Abu who is so passionate about development of his people.”
“I want you to also pray for outgoing Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello and incoming Governor, Ododo Ahmed Usman, so that the Kingdom and State will continue to prosper.”
Amb. Hamzat Lawal used the occasion to commend the outgoing Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello for his balanced and fair administration to the people, saying that he has ensured equal distribution of wealth across the State through out his tenure.
In his remark, Hon (Comrade) Isah Ada Abubakar told Ohimegye that the visitor has come to empower 100 persons from the area and that he needed his royal blessing before launching the programs.
He appreciated the humanist for considering his people worthy for empowerment and prayed God to continue to strengthen him, grant him sound health, long life and prosperity.
Highlight of event is presentation of 5000 naira to 100 recipients at Koton-karfe Kogi, Kogi local government area. .
