When Egbira community in Kuje celebrated coronation of Ohi-Egbira
By Sumaila Umaisha
KUJE Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, came alive with colour and culture on Saturday, July 5, 2025, as the Egbira community held a grand coronation ceremony for their traditional leader, Ohi-Egbira of Kuje, Alhaji Abubakar Gambo Ibrahim.
The vibrant event took place at the 1st UBE Primary School along Prison Road, Passali, attracting a large gathering of dignitaries and community members from within and outside the FCT. Among the prominent personalities in attendance were Barr. Yakubu Galadima, Ohi-Egbira of Chibiri, who chaired the occasion, Alhaji Muhammad Musa Maikaya, Ciroma of Toto and Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Alhaji Usman Shehu. Also present were representatives of the Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Hon. Abdullahi Suleiman Sabo, and Gomo of Kuje, His Royal Highness, Dr. Tanko Jibrin II.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of Okata Egbira Association and Ondaki Ogbani of Kuje (Warri), Malam Mohammad Ohitoto, described the event as the climax of a series of celebrations following the formal turbaning of Ohi-Egbira of Kuje by Gomo of Kuje on May 10, 2025. He expressed appreciation to all members of the various planning committees and commended the traditional leadership of Kuje for their support in recognising the aspirations of the Egbira community.
The chairman of the occasion, Barr. Galadima, also extended gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the event.
A major highlight of the ceremony was the launch of Okata Egbira Association’s almanac, which received generous donations from guests including Alhaji Maikaya, Alhaji Shehu, and Malam Yahaya Baba, Chief Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Keffi.
The event also featured the turbaning of 26 new title holders for Egbira Traditional Council in Kuje. Notable among them were Malam Ohitoto (Ondaki Ogbani), Abdullahi Ada Dauda (Ohimozi Ogbani), and Arc. Salihu Musa (Omukama Ogbani).
In his post-turbaning remarks, the newly installed Ohi-Egbira of Kuje, Alhaji Ibrahim, urged the title holders to live up to the expectations of their positions, emphasising integrity and service. He thanked Gomo of Kuje for approving his coronation and pledged to serve Egbira community with dedication and fairness. He also called for continued peace and unity among the Egbira in Kuje.
The celebration, filled with traditional music and cultural displays by Egbira and other ethnic groups, concluded with a vote of thanks by Muhammad Awwal Yusuf (Oduwayo Ogbani), Public Relations Officer of Okata Egbira Association.
Ohi-Egbira of Kuje, Alhaji Abubakar Gambo Ibrahim
