How Lokoja was formed — Etsu Lokoja

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja

A prominent traditional ruler and the Etsu Lokoja, His Royal Highness Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda Shelika Nyamkpa IV has shed more light on how Lokoja, the Kogi state capital, was named before the advent of colonial masters, saying Lokoja was founded by the Nupe natives who resided on the hilltop before the year 1700.

Addressing newsmen in his palace at the weekend…