45th Anniversary: “You are a Man of Wisdom, a Peace Maker and a True Father to All” – Alhaji Damisa Eulogies Ohindase of Okengwe

By: Joshua Adinoyi

The Great Ohindase of Okengwe, Chief Stephen Bamidele Eneika Bello, has been described as a peace maker and a true father to all.

Chairman, Kogi State Chapter of the National Sesame Seed Association of Nigeria (NSSAN), Alhaji Damisa Suleiman, made the assertion while felicitating with the paramount ruler of Okengwe Ehi on the celebration of his 45th year anniversary on the throne.

Alhaji Damisa noted that the Great Ohindase of Okengwe has remain committed to ensuring peaceful coexistence among the people of the Area and beyond.

He explained that the people of the Area have been seeing themselves as one, stressing that the role of the traditional institution at instilling peace in the society cannot be overemphasized.

“There is a saying that uneasy lies the head that wears the crown, so to spend 45 years on the throne is not an easy task therefore we just must celebrate His Royal Highness, Chief Stephen Bello, the Great Ohindase of Okengwe on his reign so far

“Adayi is a man whom God has endowed with rare wisdom, he is a father to all and he is a lover of peace at all times

“It is my prayer that Almighty Allah grant our father long life, sound health, peace of mind and more wisdom to pilot the affairs of the people of Okengwe ehi to greater heights (Amin)”

Alhaji Suleiman Damisa commended sons and daughters of Ebiraland both at home and in the diaspora for trooping out in their numbers to grace the celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the Great Ohindase of Okengwe, praying Allah to grant the heart desires of all well-wishers.

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