In what appears to be a barrage of titles the Secretary to State the Gombe Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has yet again been conferred with the traditional title of “Makam Babba of Deba” by the Emir of Deba His Royal Highness QS Ahmed Usman in recognition of his track record as a renowned Educationist an astute administrator and social reformer.
In a letter of appointment presented to the SSG in his office through a high Powered Delegation from the Deba Emirate the letter read in part ” With gratitude to Allah ( SWT), I am pleased to convey to you the approval of His Royal Highness, QS Ahmed Usman, Emir of Deba the conferment of Traditional title of MAKAMA BABBA DEBA. This is in recognition of your Contribution to the development and well being of Deba Kingdom, Gombe State and the Country at large”
Speaking further the leader of the delegation and a former Peoples Democratic Party , Chieftain (PDP) who recently decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Ahmed Aji (Ganuwan Deba) lauded the present administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s Developmental stride describing it as a well focused Government ever in the history of the State.
He therefore call on all sundry to rally Support for the present administration in the State to succeed in turning around the fortunes of the State for the betterment of the State.
He appealed to the State Government to consider establishing a boarding School as well a tertiary institution in Deba town as in the interest of equity and Justice which the Inuwa Yahaya’s led administration is famous for.
Reacting to the honour done to him, the Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi expressed delight saying ” I am highly pleased and Honoured by this recognition and I accept it wholeheartedly. I have never dreamed or thought of such, I am overwhelmed and appreciative to his royal Highness”
The SSG said he would soon pay a thank you visit to the Emir of Deba and inquire about the roles and responsibilities of title “MAKAMA BABBA OF DEBA”
He promise to eventuality perform his role being one of the traditional title holder of the Emirate.
Njodi who enjoy the people of Deba Emirate and the entire citizenry to keep faith with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s administration also harps on the need for peaceful coexistence.
The Permanent Secretary of the SSG’s Office Mohammed A. Umar and other Staff joined in felicitating with Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi for the honour bestow on him.
Joshua Danmalam
Information officer SSG’S Office.
24/9/21
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