Gov Mohammed felicitates with Emir of Bauchi on 10th Anniversary on the throne

ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has congratulated the Emir of Bauchi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Rilwamu Suleimanu Adamu on his 10th year Anniversary on the revered throne of Bauchi Emirate Council.

This was contained in a media statement made available to journalists in Bauchi by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Muhktar Gidado.

He said that the governor commended the Emir whose reign and style of leadership have continued to sustain the peaceful coexistence among the diverse ethnic groups in the state.

Gidado said: “The governor said the Emir, being the Chairman of the Bauchi State Council of Chiefs, as an ambassador of peace stressing that his royalty and fatherly advice contributed immensely to the growth and development of Bauchi state.

“Governor Bala Mohammed said the emir through his exemplary leadership has also succeeded in overcoming some of the challenges associated with the activities of traditional rulers in their domains.

“The governor, who is a member of the Duguri Royal family, is aware of the important roles of traditional rulers in the maintenance of peace and security being the custodians of the culture and traditions of the people, thereby assisting government to implement its policies and programmes.

“It is for this reason that the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed will continue to uphold traditional institutions in the state, according them at all times the high esteem, respect, support and cooperation to discharge their responsibilities without hindrance,” he said.

The Media Aide added that: “It is equally on record that, since the inception of the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed, traditional rulers have been accorded their due respect, cognizant of the significant roles they have been playing in the society.

“His Excellency, the Governor who is now the Jagaban Katagum, prayed to Almighty Allah for the Emir’s good health, prosperity and wisdom for him to continue to lead his people to the right path.”