The Etsu Nupe and chairman of Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has turbaned the North Central Zonal Manager of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Alhaji Mohammed Baba Busu, as Jakada Labari Nupe.
The ceremony was held at the Etsu Nupe’s Wadata Palace in Bida, Bida Local Goverment Area of the state
Also turbanned was Colonel Alhassan Mohamed Majin as Kakaki Raba Nupe.
The emir said the turbanning of the two personalities was in recognition of their contributions to the growth and development of Bida Emirate..
The traditional ruler further said that the reasons the Emirate was giving out various traditional titles was to enhance peace and harmony among the people and to foster unity in Nupe kingdom.
“We have gathered here today to honour our own who have contributed in one way or the other to the development of our kingdom,” he said.
The emir urged them not to relent in promoting the peaceful coexistence among communities by inculcating in them the act of vigilance so as to curtail the influx of criminals in the communities.
“In spite of the bad road from Minna to Bida, the crowd of dignitaries here at the palace indicates the love friends and associates have for you due to your service to humanity,” the emir said.
The traditional ruler was optimistic that they will not fail in their various responsibilities adding that they will justify the confidence reposed in them.
Responding, the Jikada Labari Nupe, Alhaji Mohamed Baba Busu appreciated the monarch for the honour and promised that he and other recipient will continue to promote the legacies of the Nupe kingdom within and outside the Emirate.
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