ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, urged the newly appointed Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State, Ambassador Ahmed Bamali to consider his appointment as an opportunity for him to rededicate himself to the service of his people.
He stated this when he received the Emir who led some members of his Emirate Council to pay him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Bauchi on Friday.
The governor enjoined the Royal Father to be fair to all members of his emirate irrespective of their religious, tribal or political inclinations.
He said it has become necessary for the new Emir to administer his domain with fairness by treating his subject with kindness and equity.
Mohammed who was represented by his Deputy, Senator Baba Tela, said the visit by the Emir will go along way in strengthening the long existing ties between the people of Zazzau and that of Bauchi.
He congratulated him on his appointment by the Kaduna State Government as the 19th Emir of Zazzau.
The governor said: “I feel highly delighted to receive Your Royal Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Bamali on a visit to Bauchi State. On behalf of the Government and people of the State, I welcome you and your entourage. It is indeed a momentous occasion.
“Your Royal Highness, the jubilation and enthusiasm that greeted your appointment as a new Emir of Zazzau is a clear indication of your acceptance to the generality of the people of your Emirate.”
” Indeed, you made a history in the Zazzau Emirate for clinching the throne of your grandfather after about 100 years. We once again congratulate you for this great achievement.”
Mohammed who acknowledged the long existing relationship between the state and the Zazzau Emirate stressed the need for a continued partnership so as to maintain their cordial relations for the benefit of citizens.
“Bauchi and Kaduna States have been together for long. Apart from sharing common borders from different angles, our strong historical links are immemorial. We are brothers and sisters and we have no any alternative but to continue to survive as one people,” he stated.
The Governor expressed confidence that as a seasoned Administrator, the new Emir will discharge his assigned responsibilities diligently by managing his people effectively.
Speaking earlier, Ambassador Bamali said the visit was to seek for continued mutual partnership between his Emirate, Bauchi Emirate and the Bauchi state government.
He said: “Your Excellency, you are aware about the long cordial relationship between Zazzau Emirate, Bauchi Emirate and the Bauchi State Government. We are here in Bauchi to solicit for continued support and collaboration.”
The Royal Father assured of his desire to consolidate on the achievements recorded by the late Emir for the progress and development of the Emirate.
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