Emir of Bauchi turbans Kirfi LG chairman as first Wakilin Fulani

Emir of Bauchi, Dr Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, has turbanned the caretaker Chairman of Kirfi Local Government Council, Hon. Abdulqadeer Umar Dewu, as first Wakilin Fulanin Bauchi.

Performing the traditional ceremonial rites in the palace in Bauchi, the emir said his decision to appoint him as Wakilin Fulanin Bauchi is informed by his attested capacity and good relationship with people, especially Fulani communities in the emirate.

The monarch tasked him to serve as peace builder and a strong link between Fulani communities and the emirate so as to ensure unity and understanding among all classes of people in the emirate.

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Responding to the mammoth crowd that accompanied him to a traditional horse-riding durbar and royal reception, the new Wakilin Fulanin Bauchi extended his deep appreciation to the emir for what he described as a lifetime great honour and pledged that he would render selfless services to the emirate and ensure peace, unity and progress of the people.