By; ABBAS SHEHU, Bauçhi
The Executive Governor of Bauchi State Senator Bala Muhammad, has expressed his administration’s readiness to protect the integrity and image of the traditional institution in the state.
Bala Mohammed made this known when he received the Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu and other traditional tittle holders of the Emirate on traditional Sallah homage at Government House Bauchi, yesterday, where the governor assured of his administration’s determination to continue to uphold, protect and respect the dignity of the traditional institution in recognition of its rich cultural heritage.
He further assured that the traditional institutions in the state will continue to be respected and treated with utmost dignity.
He explained that the role of traditional institutions and community leaders in maintenance of peace and stability across the state can not be over emphasized and therefore commend them for the efforts.
While expressing satisfaction with the 2024 colourful Durbar exhibition, Governor Bala urged them to maintain the age long tradition that culturally brought the people together to demonstrate their heritage.
Governor Bala used the forum to declared that the state under his leadership will continue to support and collaborate with the Federal Government in improving the standard of living of the residents.
According to him, “We in Bauchi state are very lucky with the APC led Federal Government, we have two key Ministers in the Ministries of Health and Social Welfare as well as Foreign Affairs occupied by two personalities from the State, my younger brothers, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate and Amb Yusuf Maitama Tuggar. They are all doing well.”
He added that,”Though we belong to the different political parties, but we are working together for the good of the entire state. That is the beauty of politics and essence of democracy and democratic governance.”
Speaking further on the benefits of team work, the Governor said that,” The Minister of Health has told me that the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) will be completely renovated and there will be a permanent site, there will be a new Teaching Hospital in Azare while there will be a Federal Medical Centre in Misau.”
On his part, the Emir of Bauchi Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu, noted that they were at Government House to exercise the annual traditional Sallah greetings to the governor and congratulate him for successful completion of Ramadan Fasting.
He commended Governor Bala Muhammad for upgrading the palaces of all the Emirs and District Heads across the state adding that the move would enhance their operations.
The Emir was particularly elated with the transformation of the Government House which he described as the dream of the founding fathers of Bauchi State.
He also appreciates the Governor’s purpose-driven leadership and applauded the notable sacrifices and bold decisions taken under his leadership particularly in the area of building up respect of the traditional institutions.
The Emir however, appealed to good government of Bala Mohammed to make fertilizer and other farming needs available for the farmers before the commencement of the 2024 farming season as the rain is set to start falling soon based on forecast.
Our correspondent who covered the occasion reports that this year’s Sallah Durbar procession was held at the newly constructed arena which the Governor named Dr Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu Square, Government House Bauchi out of respect for the Emir and his leadership qualities and loyality.
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