Governor Uba Sani presented the staff of office to the new first-class chief of Moroa, Isiaku Sambo, on Saturday.

Mr Sambo was appointed the new chief of Moroa by the governor on December 18, 2024, following the death of his father, Tagwai Sambo, after 58 years on the throne.

Presenting the staff of office in Manchok, Mr Sani stated that the emergence of the new chief was a testament to his competence and love for humanity.

He enjoined the new traditional ruler to uphold the values of justice, fairness and equity in his affairs.

The governor reiterated his administration’s resolve to sustain its ongoing rural transformation drive and give everyone a sense of belonging.

In his remarks, the Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sadiq Lagos, emphasised the critical role of traditional institutions in governance and peace-building.

Mr Lagos called on the people of the chiefdom to give the new chief all the necessary support and cooperation he needs to succeed on the throne.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Sambo thanked the governor and the Moroa traditional institution for finding him worthy to ascend the throne.

Mr Sambo promised to uphold the legacy of his late father in ruling over his people with integrity and fear of God.

“I assure you all that we will work as a united team and put the overall interest of the people first in all we do,” he stated.

Mr Tagwai, the fifth chief of Moroa, was born on August 20, 1976.  

(NAN)