The Secretary to the State Government SSG Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has call on the need for unity and peaceful co-existence among the neghbouring Communities of Gombe and Taraba State.
Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi started this when he received a traditional tittle of “BARDEN WURKUN” Confered on him by His Royal Highness Chief of Wurkun Alhaji Abubakar Haruna Kirim in his office Tuesday.
Njodi who was elated with the honour done to him dedicate same to the State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the good people of Gombe State saying such recognition from another State will strengthen the bond of relationship between citizens from the two States calling on border communities of Gombe and Taraba states to continue to live in peace at all times.
“Today I am full of gratitude that I am being remembered for what I have done before and now, tell his Royal Highness that I appreciate the honour and I dedicated it to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the good people of Gombe State.
“This is indeed a good way of building and strengthening relationship that existed long ago between our two States and Kaltungo Chiefdom in particular”
The SSG said he will soon visit the palace to know more about his role as one of the traditional title holder in Wurkun Chiefdom assuring them of his unwavering support when ever the need arises.
Earlier speaking the Chief of Wurkun Alhaji Abubakar Haruna Kirim represented by Abdullahi Chiroma Lero said the Conferment of the title on the SSG was in recognition of his immense contributions and Support to the Wurkun’s nation since his days as Vice Chancellor University of Maiduguri and now as the Secretary to the Gombe State Government.
He described as cordial the relationship existing between Kaltungo and Wukun Chiefdoms noting that honouring him with a title was the only way to appreciate him.
Permenent Secretary Special Services and Political Affair Mohammed Umar thank the Chief of Wurun from Karim Lamido Local Government of Taraba State for honour done to the SSG and prayed God to sustain the bond of relationship between the two Nationalities.
Joshua Danmalam Information Officer SSG’S office.
29/6/2021.
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