Pankshin:Chief Amos Mbah, the newly installed Adiye-Ruma Kadung, has committed to fostering peace, unity, and development among the Kadung people in Plateau.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mbah made this pledge during his coronation ceremony in Pankshin, which also serves the communities in Kanke Local Government Areas. He described the event as a solemn covenant with his people, vowing to protect their interests and serve their aspirations. Mbah emphasized that true power lies in collective strength and called for active participation from the community to achieve sustainable development.
During the ceremony, Mr. Emmanuel Yizo, Chairman of the Kadung Development Association (KDA) for the Pankshin/Kanke branch, highlighted the significance of the coronation as a landmark event, noting it was the first of its kind for the local government areas. He stated that the traditional ruler would uphold the culture, customs, traditions, norms, and values of the Kadung people.
Mr. Felix Gonung, Chairman of the council, represented by his deputy Mr. John Dasar, also addressed the gathering, describing the occasion as historic and symbolic. He urged the Kadung community to support their new leader, emphasizing that traditional leadership thrives on cooperation and collective responsibility.
The coronation represents a pivotal moment in the formal traditional leadership of the Kadung people across Pankshin and Kanke LGAs.