From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The paramount ruler of Jenjo community of Karim-Lamido local government area, on Saturday, called on the Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu kefas to upgrade the Jen chiefdom to 2nd class Chief and create more district heads for the sake of unity and oneness.
The chief of Jenjo community, HRH, David Robert made the request during the Jenjo Cultural Day Celebration, held at Major General Boniface Robert Sinjen, Sports and Cultural Centre, organized in his honor in Jen Karim-Lamido local government area of the State.
The 3rd class traditional ruler asserted that “Jen chiefdom was long over waiting for the upgrade to give the Jenjo people a sense of pride”.
He also appealed to the state government through the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to approve the creation of more districts and village heads within Jenjo chiefdom.
“Government cannot do everything for us, hence all hands must be on the desk to assist our community to grow.
“One of the greatest worries in this chiefdom is our request for 2nd class status, we were initially on the same rank with Zing, Kona and Bali up to the early 70s having embarked 3rd class chiefdom since the 80s, surprisingly, Zing has reached its 1st class, while Bali and Bakundi are in 2nd class leaving Jen far behind.
“We are therefore, appealing to the state governor, Dr Agbu kefas to approve and upgrade Jen chiefdom to give us a sense of pride.
“Let me also call on the government through the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to approve the creation of more district heads and village heads in Jen domain.
“I Want to assure the governor of our resolve and pledge to do everything humanly possible to live in harmony, ensuring fairness, equity and justice, promote peace, growth and development of our community the State and the nation “, he promised.
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