President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the virtues of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, describing him as a man of remarkable culture and principles, who staked his own life at several junctures in the defense of his people.
The President urged his son who is the new Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, to copy the example of his father.
In a letter he sent to the Emir at his coronation ceremony, which was read and presented by the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, who is also an uncle to the new Emir, President Buhari shared some memories and anecdotes of his interactions with the late Emir, whom he said was his friend.
He said, “I remember with nostalgia, the passion and commitment he always exhibited, in pursuit of any cause he believed in, a distinctive character that almost cost him his life prematurely on January 19th, 2013 because of his vociferous stand against Boko Haram terrorists.”
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The President expressed his belief in Aminu Ado Bayero, saying, “I have confidence that you would exhibit such leadership qualities, and much more, as you have demonstrated in the few months of your Emirship.”
President Buhari extended deep and wholehearted congratulations to the new emir, on ascension to the throne of his forefathers, as the 15th Fulani Emir of Kano, from Sullubawa Clan.
He added that his turbaning is providential because it is happening at a time in the history of the country, when prevailing social and political conditions, resonate with the ascension to the throne of his late father, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero.
The President prayed for the success of the Emir, saying he looked forward to his contributions, to uplifting the people of Kano Emirate in particular, and the nation in general, assuring him of his “total support for him to leave a sustainable legacy.”
Those who accompanied the Chief of Staff on the President’s delegation to the event included, the Ministers of Defense, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd), Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, Water Resources, Engineer Sulaiman Adamu, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, as well as the Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu and Yusuf Buhari, the President’s son.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
