By Muhammad Salisu
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar II, Emirs of Hadejia, Abubakar Maje, Kazaure, Najib Adamu, Dutse, Hamim Nuhu and other first-class traditional rulers from Kano, Yobe, Borno, and beyond gathered in Gumel, for a special prayer session and the inauguration of the Juma’at Mosque as part of the activities slated to celebrate the 45th year anniversary of the emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmad Muhd Sani.
The event held Friday at the emir's palace in Gumel, Jigawa State, drawn prominent politicians, government officials, and diplomats from across the country.
Alhaji Ahmad Muhammad Sani II, the Emir of Gumel, was appointed on December 16, 1980, succeeding his father, and was officially presented with his staff of office by the then Kano State Governor, late Abubakar Rimi on May 29, 1981, beginning his long reign.
Before his installation, the emir was a respected civil servant and community leader known for his integrity and dedication to public service and he was then the Commissioner of information in Kano State during the administration of late governor Abubakar Rimi.
NEWSKEEPER gathered that since becoming Emir, Ahmad Sani has championed peace, education, and cultural preservation in Jigawa, earning widespread respect as a stabilizing force in northern Nigeria over his 45-year reign.
The anniversary activities highlighted the enduring legacy of traditional institutions in fostering unity and development in the region.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking to journalists shortly after the mosque inauguration when returned back to the Presidential Lodge in Dutse, the state capital, praised the vital role of traditional rulers in Nigeria’s progress.
“Traditional rulers are the custodians of our cultural heritage and pillars of national unity. Their wisdom guides our society towards peace and development,” Shettima said.
He warned against any actions that could undermine respect for these institutions, stressing that disrespect to traditional leaders erodes social cohesion.
“Anything capable of showing disrespect to our traditional rulers must be avoided at all costs. They represent the soul of our communities,” the Vice President added.
However, Shettima commended Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi for aligning his agricultural initiatives with federal efforts to achieve sustainable food security.
“Governor Namadi’s agricultural reforms are in sync with the federal government’s drive to ensure food security and create job opportunities for our youth,” he noted.
Moreso, the Vice President highlighted how such state-federal synergy boosts economic growth and empowers young Nigerians through farming and related ventures.
Our Correspondent reports that the event also featured prayers for the nation’s prosperity, with participants expressing optimism for continued harmony under traditional leadership.
He further reported that as the celebrations concluded, dignitaries reiterated their commitment to supporting initiatives that promote cultural preservation and national development.
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