It was a mixture of fanfare and royalty, Saturday, August 15, when a reporter with Blueprint Newspaper Limited, Chief Donald Iorchir, was installed as the Wakilin Chukuku in Kuje area council of the federal capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.
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Chief Iorchir is the Orta Tiv of Chukuku, a traditional title earlier bestowed on him for his peace initiatives and community service.
Performing the coronation ceremony at his palace, the Etsu Chukuku, His Royal Highness, Jibrin Sarki, said the title was conferred on Chief Iorchir for his commitment to peace, human development and community service.
“You are empowered to use this revered office in furtherance of peaceful coexistence and service to humanity,” the Etsu Chukuku admonished the new Wakili.
Speaking with Blueprint, the new Wakilin Chukuku, Chief Iorchi said there was a slight delay in his coronation following a minor misunderstanding between the indigenes and the Tiv in the community, noting: “Today this has been resolved and here we are with His Royal Highness honouring me with this revered title.”
He commended the Etsu, the indigenes and the Tiv community for the show of love and friendliness which resulted in the coronation and pledged to do his best to promote peace among the people of the community.
