Fanwo now Obatunluse of Otafun-Amuro community. —asHon Idris felicitates with Kinsley Fanwo, prays for the greatness of Mopa Amuro land.

Conffering the title on the commissioner, the community’s Traditional Council said they are proud of the good works of Fanwo as an illustrious son of the community and for attracting laudable developmental projects to the area and for facilitating notable appointment for their sons and daughters.
Earlier in his address the representative of Governor Yahaya Bello, the Honorable Commissioner of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Hon Asiwaju Idris Asiru said that Hon Kingsley Fanwo is a beloved son and loyalist of Governor Bello Who often leverage on his relationship with the Governor to attract development to his people, Yagba communities and the entire Okun nation.
He noted with delight that agriculture, which is the mainstay of the people in the area is receiving deep and accelerated attention from the Governor of the state.
He said the efforts will stimulate economic growth at the rural areas, adding that he is not surprised that the efforts of the Commissioner toward the development of the community are being recognized and appreciated by the community.
While conducting the traditional rites of the conferment of the Obatunluse of Otafun-Amuro on Hon Kingsley Fanwo and his lovely wife, the Alafin of Otafun-Amuro, Chief Kayode Atteh Stated that the Community is fully aware and have come to appreciate the developmental strides of their son, Kingsley Fanwo and they are gladly appreciating him with the title.
He emphasized that Fanwo has done them proud and they are happy to honour him.
In his acceptance speech, Hon Kingsley Fanwo expressed his appreciation by assuring the community that their traditional stool would soon be graded with the support given to Governor Yahaya Bello during the last election.
He said the community should continue to support the Government, stating that anyone who is against the party in power doesn’t love his or her people.
“I want to thank the good people of Otafun Amuro for supporting the reelection bid of the Governor. It gives me the mandate to lobby the development-oriented Governor for more projects. Anyone who is not supporting the party in power is not doing any favor to his or her community.
“The leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Takete Ide/Otafun has met and resolved that the next Councillor of the Ward will come from Otafun. We follow GYB and must therefore exhibit his spirit of fairness”.
The ceremony was attended by Commissioners, Senior Special Assistants, other top Government functionaries as well as party stalwarts and community leaders.
Meanwhile, the Kogi State Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Idris Musa (Danjuma Oando) has Congratulated his Kogi State counterpart, Hon. Kinsley Fanwo
Hon. Idris who graced the Chieftaincy coronation of the Kogi State Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communication yesterday at Aiyeteju Amuro, Mopamuro Local Government Area of the State in his speech expressed his unalloyed appreciation to the traditional institution of Mopa land for finding Evangelist Fanwo worthy of the prestigious title, describing it a well deserved recognition in appreciation for hardwork, deligence and commitment to grassroot development.
Hon. Idris prayed God for the needed wisdom for the discharge of the responsibility that comes with this new height of service to humanity and for the greatness of the land during his reign.
Also present at the glamorous event were the Honourable Commissioner for Budget, Economy and Finance, Hon. Mukadam Ashiru Asiwaju Idris, Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Abdulrahman Danga, Commissioner for Environment, Hon.Jone Femi, Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Hon. Bashir Gegu, Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Baron, amongst other notable government functionaries, political and traditional class, family friends and well wishers.