Pankshin:Chief Amos Mbah, recently installed as the Adiye-Ruma Kadung, has committed to fostering peace, unity, and development among the Kadung people in Plateau during his coronation ceremony.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the ceremony took place in Pankshin and marked Mbah’s promise to serve and protect the interests and aspirations of his community. He described his coronation as a solemn covenant with the Kadung people, aimed at promoting peace, unity, and prosperity.
Mbah emphasized that true power lies in the community’s collective strength rather than in his title alone. He urged his people to actively participate in building a community that benefits both present and future generations. Additionally, he pledged to support the current administration’s efforts in promoting peaceful coexistence among different tribes and ethnic groups within his domain.
Mr. Emmanuel Yizo, Chairman of the Kadung Development Association, highlighted the significance of the installation, noting it as the first of its kind for the Pankshin and Kanke Local Government Areas. Yizo stressed the traditional ruler’s role as custodian of the Kadung people’s culture and values.
Mr. Felix Gonung, the council chairman represented by his deputy, Mr. John Dasar, hailed the event as historic and symbolic. He praised the Kadung people for their unity in choosing a leader and encouraged them to support Chief Mbah, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in traditional leadership.
Gonung called on the community to maintain peace, hard work, and lawfulness, which are vital to the Kadung reputation. He also urged Chief Mbah to lead with wisdom, humility, and fairness, justifying the trust placed in him.
The coronation represents a significant milestone in the traditional leadership of the Kadung people across Pankshin and Kanke LGAs.