The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Saturday,
conferred on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu
Tambuwal, the traditional title of Matawallen Sokoto.
The Sultan of Sokoto also turbaned four (4) others namely;
- The Speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Alhaji Lawalli Zayanna, as the Sarkin Gobir of Gwadabawa (District Head).
- The Accountant-General of Sokoto, Alhaji Kabiru Tafida, as the Sarkin Fadan Sokoto,
- Alhaji Aminu Iya as the Iyan Sokoto
- Alhaji Fodio kyari as the Wamban Sokoto.
Dignitaries seen at the event include; former Head of State, Retired Gen.Muhammadu Buhari, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweramadu and the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, Gov. Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State, APC National Chairman, Chief John Oyegun, serving and former governors, National Assembly Members, Emirs, Obas and so on.
Sultan Abubakar appealed to politicians in the country to close ranks
and work together for the peace and unity of Nigeria.
The Sultan justified that the celebrators were bestowed with titles
for their honesty, loyalty and dedication to the service of the people of the
state and Nigerians.
The monarch urged them not to relent in doing good, saying “to
whom much is given, much more is expected.’’
Responding on behalf of the honoured, Tambuwal commended the
Sultan for finding them worthy of the titles and for his commitment to the
peace and unity of Nigeria.
He said “we will continue to emulate our fore-bearers and support
the Sultanate Council of Sokoto to ensure the success of its laudable
activities.’’
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