The Emir of Yauri Dr. Zayyanu Abdullahi has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi for appointing Dr. Yusuf Sununu as Hon. Minister of State for Education and Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida as Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
The Emir also applauded the appointment of six other illustrious sons of the emirate by the state government.
He stated this on Saturday at a reception organised in honour of the Hon. Minister, SSG and six others held at Yauri Town Hall in Yauri Local Government Area.
The Royal Father described the appointment as an achievement that would bring rapid growth and development of not only Yauri emirate but also the state and the nation at large.
He said the recent appointments had given the emirate and its people a sense of belonging, honour and dignity.
"Now we have a Minister, SSG, Permanent Secretary, members House of Assembly, Special Advisers and commissioners, so, we have every reason to thank God Almighty. All we pray is unity among all members of the emirate irrespective of ethnicity, tribe or political leaning.
"I urge you people to continue to respect your elders most especially the traditional institutions who are the custodian of our culture and tradition who are always at your service," he said.
The Royal father thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima as well as the Chief of Staff to the president for considering his son to be part of the cabinet.
The reception which was organised by Yauri Emirate Council in collaboration with Yauri Emirate Development Association aimed at fostering unity and enhancing cordial relationship amongst the people of the area.
In his remarks, the Hon. Minister of State for Education Dr. Yusuf Sununu thanked the Emir and the entire people of Yauri Emirate for organising the reception in his honour.
He promised that he would never disappoint his emirate and his people, assuring that he would discharge his duties diligently towards bringing positive growth and development to education sector and the nation at large.
Also speaking, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida appreciated the Emir for ensuring unity, peace and development in the emirate.
He commended the efforts of Kebbi State Governor, Comerade Dr. Nasir Idris for supporting the people of Yauri emirate in anything that would propel development of the area.
Those in attendance are; Head of Service, Alhaji Safiyanu Garba-Bena, MD HYPPADIC, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, former Commissioner of Works, Alhaji Abubakar Chika-Ladan, MD Labana Rice Mills, Alhaji Abdullahi Zuru, APC State Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana Zuru and APC Youth Leader, Atiku B. Zauro.
Other are; APC chieftain, Alhaji Sani Zauro, SA Special Duties, Shafiu Zauro, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Executive Secretary, Primary Health care Agency, Dr. Abubakar Kaoje and former member, House of Representatives, Hon. Bello Rilisco among others.
Awards were presented to the eight celebrants including the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Culture, Buhari Sa'idu-Wara
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