………….Commissions ICT center, Government Lodge.
FIC Report (Borno State) – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum,on Monday, presented the newly appointed Shehu of Dikwa, Ibrahim Ibn Umar El kanemi, with the staff of office.
Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar Emerged as the 13th Shehu of Dikwa following the passing of the late mornarch, Alhaji Mohammed Ibn Shehu masta ll.
In his address after the presentation of the staff of office to the Shehu at ceremony held at the palace in Dikwa town, Zulum stated,” the selection of Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar El kanemi, JP, CON as the new Shehu of Dikwa, following the demise of Alhaji Abba Tor Shehu masta ll, was marked by a peaceful and inmornious process and this transition reflects the respect for tradition and the rule of law that defines the Dikwa emirate”.
He added, “I am pleased to note that the succession process was conducted in a peaceful and collaborative manner, with the kingmakers of the emirates playing a key role in identifying a suitable candidate. Throughout the process we remained guided by the relevant extant laws and traditions of the emirates”. The Governor also charged the Shehu,” your Highness has ascended the throne in an era markedly different from that of your illustrious predecessors. These are more modern times that require your best efforts in providing leadership and direction.
“Ours is a state that has been bedevilled by years of insecurity, and the process of recovery is a collective responsibility for all, and so you have a greater responsibility of changing the people towards the enhancement of peace and development of the emirate,” Zulum stated.
Zulum recalled that while Borno had been battling terrorism for the last 16 years, the state had witnessed tremendous improvement in security and peace He said,” Nigeria battle against terrorism in the North – East for the past 16 years is gradually coming to an end. I wish to, at this juncture, commend the efforts of the Nigerian military other security agencies and members of the civilian Join Task Force CJTF, as well as the entire people of Borno State, for their resilience and steadfastness during these trying moments.I am pleased to note that Borno State is currently experiencing a significant improvement in peace and security making a welcome departure from the Challenges of the past.”
The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Governor of Borno, Umar Usman Kadafur, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, former Governor Ali Modu Sheriff, Deputy National Chairman of APC, Ali Bukar Dalori, Senators representing Borno, South, North, and Central, Speaker Borno State House Of Assembly and members of the House Of Representative.
Also in attendance are Emirs and chiefs from parts of Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad including the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammed sa’ad Abubakar lll, Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Umar Garbai El kanemi, the emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, emire of Fika, Dr, Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Lidrissa and the emir of Lafiya, Hon, justice Sidi Bage.
Others include the Sultan of Kachalla, Mohammed Kasser, the emire of Moroua, Abdoulaye Yerima Bakary and the representatives of the emirs of Bauchi, Katsina, Hadeja, Gwandu, Missau and Kazaure.
The Emirs of Bade, Machina, Ningi, Wandeli, Biu, Shani, Damaturu, Nguru, Yamaltu and members of Borno Elders forum were also in attendance.
Meanwhile, before the ceremony Governor Zulum Commissioned two projects an ICT center and a Government Lodge in Dikwa.
Signed
Bunu Alkali Abdulsalam,
PIO, FIC Maiduguri.
