The Emir of Daura, Dr. Umar Farouk Umar, on Wednesday
conferred a traditional title of Dan-baiwan Hausa (gifted child of Hausa) on
the former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu.
At the turbaning ceremony in Daura, the monarch
said the decision of the Daura emirate council to honour Kalu was necessary
considering his track records in the development of Nigeria.
According to the emir, the council has approved the
conferment of the title in recognition of Kalu's enormous contributions which
he exemplified vis-Ã -vis stability and oneness of the country.
"The rationale behind the title is to
encourage Kalu to continue to support President
Muhammadu Buhari's administration in bettering the lives of Nigerian,"
Umar said.
Responding, Kalu, who was visibly overwhelmed by
the gesture, said the honour would encourage him to sustain his humanitarian
assistance to the masses.
He added that the emir has demonstrated his passion
and commitment to a united and indivisible Nigeria, calling on other
traditional rulers to emulate his kind gesture in order to sustain the spirit
of oneness.
Kalu said: “I am appreciative of the recognition of
my contributions to nation building and I pledge my continued loyalty to Daura
emirate council, Katsina State and Nigeria at large.
"The honour is timely and encouraging. This is
a good compensation for continually spreading the message of peace and unity
across the nation," he added.
He noted that the conferment would make him
intensify efforts, and pray that Buhari returns to power in 2019 to continue
his good work.
Meanwhile, Kalu, Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako
Lalong; Communication Minister, Adebayo Shitu, later met President Buhari at
his residence in Daura behind closed-door.
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