The Kogi approves upgrading of 80 monarchs

The special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Abubakar Ohere, in a statement yesterday, in Lokoja disclosed that 15 traditional rulers have been upgraded from Second Class to First Class status.

According to the statement, 18, have been upgraded from third class to second class status, while 55 were graded third class.

The statement noted that the upgrade of the traditional rulers in the state followed approval by the State Executive Council.