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Corruption
By Awayi Kuje
Akun (Nasarawa) Feb. 27, 2018 (NAN) The Aren Akun of Akun Chiefdom in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Usman Umbugadu, has advised leaders at all levels in the country to be God-fearing and shun corrupt practice.
Umbugadu made the call on Tuesday in his palace in Akun while receiving the new executive of Eggon Cultural and Development Association (ECDA), Ezhiba Chapter of the state.
The monarch said leaders must strive hard to be fair and just in their dealings, in order to promote peace and speedy development of he society and ensure public confidence repose in them.
He called on the new executive members of the association to be open in their dealings with members of the association, carry everybody along and key into peace-promoting activities in the area.
Umbugadu also called on stakeholders in the community to join hands with the executive by contributing their quota toward the development of the community and the the state in general.
The traditional ruler assured the executive of his readiness to support the association, where necessary.
Umbugadu urged parents to ensure that they enrol their children in school, noting that education was the bedrock of every society.
“The development of any society is dependent on the quality of education given to its citizens. It is the lee-way to success in life and a route to escape from poverty box.
“It is in view of this that I appeal to our youths to carry on with their educational pursuit with the seriousness it deserves,’’ he said.
Earlier, Mr bDavid Boka, the chairman of the association, said the visit was aimed at seeking for royal blessing and prayers from the monarch.
“We are also here to thank you for gracing our inauguration and to seek for your blessings and supports to enable us succeed in the task ahead.
Boka promised to operate an open-door policy by carrying everybody along in the discharge of his duties.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the village head of Ezhiba, Chief Paul Angbre, among other community leaders were present during the event.
Other executive members of the association present include; Mr Awayi Kuje- Secretary-General, Mr Jatau Umbugadu-Vice Chairman, Mr Umbugadu Angbashim-Treasurer, Mr Sunday Ali Attah-Assistant Secretary among others.(NAN)
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Edited by Ali Inuwa/Dada Ahmed