Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State was agog yesterday as vice chairman Kashim Shettima, former President Muhammadu Buhari and different dignitaries witnessed the turbaning of the brand new Sardaunan Dutse, Alhaji Nasiru Haladu Dano and Mr Adokiye Ikpoki as Sodangin Dutse.
The emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Sanusi promoted Dano from Dan’Amanar Dutse to Sardaunan Dutse following the dying of former Sardaunan Dutse, Alhaji Bello Maitama Yusuf, who held the title for over 30 years.
The turbaning of the philanthropist, businessman, politician and nationalist was held in Dutse Emirate Palace in Garu space of the capital metropolis.
In his remarks, Alhaji Sanusi mentioned the promotion of Dan’Amanar to one of many should exalted conventional titles, Sardaunan Dutse, was in recognition of his dedication to the peace, unity and growth of Dutse Emirate, Jigawa State and Nigeria.
He mentioned, “We confer this title on you based mostly on advantage; through the years, you proved to be a great son, a great ambassador of the emirate, a nationwide patriot and repair to humanity, we hope the brand new title will function a name for extra selfless service.
“For Mr Adokiye Ikpoki, an indigene of Rivers State, a profitable businessman with hyperlinks all around the nation and past, we confer this title on you based mostly in your historic contributions and help to nationwide unity and financial growth.
“We count on you to make use of the title to advertise mutual understanding between the folks of the South- South and Dutse Emirate Council in addition to Northern Nigeria at giant for peace and progress of the nation,” the emir acknowledged.
In his tackle, Dano (Sardaunan Dutse) promised to do extra for the emirate and Nigeria.
“I accepted this title as a name for extra selfless service and I promise to carry the title with its glory and accountability, I’ll do every part attainable for the arrogance that Dutse Emirate reposed in me and all well-wishers, Insha Allah”, he mentioned.
Different dignitaries on the ceremony included Jigawa State governor Umar Namadi, the minister of aviation Festus Keyamo, former minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former chief of military employees, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai (rtd) and former Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC) boss Ibrahim Magu.