Emir of Argungu in Kebbi State, Alhaji Sumaila Meta, has turbaned Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan as the Ganuwan Kabi.
Also turbaned were the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Uzo Orji Kalu as the Kibiyan Kabi and Managing Director of Kaduna Electric Distribution Company, Garba Haruna as the Garkuwan Kabi.
Speaking on behalf of the title holders, Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawal, thanked the Emir for the honour saying, this would enhance the cordial relationship between the emirate and other part of the country considering the recipients are from different parts of the country.
The Senate President, assured to defend the emirate and also bring more development to the people of the emirate.
“As for me, I’m from Bade Emirate in Yobe State and this signifies more cordial relationship between the two emirates”.
He acknowledged the effort of the Emir of Argungu in drawing every part of the country to participate in his emirate.
The Ganuwan Kabi, prayed for peace and stability of the country.
The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammad Mera, said it was historic in appointment of traditional title holders to people from other parts of the country which had been a practice of the emirate.
He said, the appointment of title to the holders would promote understanding between Nigerians.
State Governors, Members of the Green and Red Chambers, Emirs, top Government dictionaries from both federal and states, Business and local Communities were in attendance at the turbaning ceremony at the palace of Emir of Argungu.
Abdullahi Tukur
