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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdulrahman Haske at the weekend joined eminent personalities to felicitate, as the Lamido of Adamawa, His Royal Highness Dr. Muhammad Barkindo Mustapha conferred traditional titles on four prominent indigenes of Adamawa state at his palace.

Expectedly, the Lamido of Adamawa’s palace, in Yola, was a beehive of activities, as friends, associates and well-wishers swarmed the venue to witness the turbaning ceremony.

The celebrators were Engr. Ahmad Kawu as Koguna Adamawa, Alh (Dr.) Mustapha Tahir, a senior lawyer as Jarma Adamawa, Engr. Saidu Muhammad Njidda, as Barde Adamawa and Alh. Abdullahi Aminu Mujeli, as Tambari Adamawa.

The Lamido prayed for Haske whom considers his protégé, as both share a strong passion for polo with the royal father as the grand patron of Polo in Adamawa state.

Speaking during the event, Haske congratulated the newly turbaned individuals on their traditional titles and urged them to use it to promote peace and unity in the state.

While commenting on the significance of the turbaning ceremony, Haske said it is not just symbolic but speaks to the character and good standing of the individuals so honoured by the royal father.

He further noted that traditional institutions, beyond just the role it plays in preserving culture and dealing with social issues affecting the society, remain the bedrock of identity for a people, and as such should continue to play prominent roles in the development of the state.

According to him, “Amongst the persons recognised are eminent personalities who have contributed their own quota to the socioeconomic development of Adamawa and the country as a whole. Of course, such a level of recognition comes with responsibility. I don’t have any doubt whatsoever that the newly turbaned personalities are not only deserving of the titles but will certainly live up to the billing.”

The Lamido of Adamawa who personally oversaw the proceeding of the event thanked all those who made out time to attend the ceremony and urged the newly appointed persons to continue to be good ambassadors of the emirate and Nigeria at large.

Visible signs that the ceremony was going to be a showstopper of some sorts were apparent with the ambience, joyous ecstasies displayed by horse riders, drummers who gave the occasion glitz and glam.

A grand reception later held in honour of the installed titleholders, where Haske, along with other associates, eminent sons and daughters of the Adamawa joined in the soiree.