Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has joined the Emir of Daura, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Faruq Umar Faruq, at a grand turbaning ceremony held at Kangiwa Square in Daura, where three prominent members of late Alkali Buhari family received prestigious traditional titles.
During the ceremony, Ibrahim Salisu Buhari, former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives was conferred with the title of Iyan Daura, while Dr. Garzali Salisu Buhari and Dr. Samira Salisu Buhari were turbaned as Makaman Kasar Hausa and Daurama Karama respectively.
The Emir presented each honouree with a Staff of Office, which symbolizes their new roles within the emirate’s traditional hierarchy.
In his remarks, Governor Radda emphasized the vital role of traditional institutions in fostering peace, unity, and progress across both Katsina State and Nigeria.
The Governor encouraged the newly turbaned leaders to maintain their commitment to advancing socio-economic development throughout Daura and Katsina State.
Governor Radda further described the conferment of traditional titles as a strategic step by the Emir of Daura to preserve and promote traditional leadership in the Emirate.
Addressing the gathering of bigwigs from within and outside Katsina, the Emir of Daura explained that the conferment recognized the contributions of the family of Late Alkali Buhari to the development and welfare of Daura communities.
The historic event drew distinguished guests from across Nigeria, including Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin, who represented Senate President Godwil Akpabio, and Hon. Ado Doguwa, who represented the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives.
Other notable attendees included former Deputy Governor of Kano State Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, former Speaker House of Representatives Patricia Etteh, Labour Party Vice Presidential Candidate Senator Datti Baba Ahmed, and Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, alongside traditional title holders from various parts of the country.
