Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleimanu Adamu
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi
The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleimanu Adamu, laments that cybercrimes has given Nigeria a very bad name in the committee of nations.
He said this when he received the Senate Committee on ICT and Cybercrimes who paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Bauchi.
He tasked Senate Committee to come up with new strategies that will curtail and end cybercrimes in the country.
Adamu said that all hands to be on deck to overcome the menace.
He said: “Let me appreciate and welcome you to my palace for this important visit. Your coming is timely and we will support Her Excellency to do more for the benefit of less privileged citizens.”
“Cybercrime has tarnished the image of this country but notwithstanding, I believe with this committee will overcome the situation.”
The Emir noted that the roles played by Almuhibbah Foundation, a pet project of the Bauchi State First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed towards societal development cannot be over emphasized.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Yakubu Oseni, said the committee was in Bauchi for an official visit to Al-Muhibbah Foundation.
Oseni, who represents Kogi Central, appealed to the Emir not to relent in supporting and praying for political office holders to succeed and for the peaceful coexistence of the country.
“Your Royal Highness, we are in Bauchi for an oversight function to Al-Muhibbah Foundation, and we acknowledge your support to us as politicians.
“I want to specifically tell you that what Her Excellency has done that has made us associate with her, will not only benefit the people of Bauchi state, but the people of Nigeria.”