The ceremony which was held at the palace of the Emir of Daura was attended by the Honourable Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Sen. George Akume in representative capacity.

The delegation was was led by former Minister of State, Niger Delta, Hon. Sam Ode, Chairman Governing Board, Federal College of Education Ebonyi State, Elder Simon Shango, Alhaji Mashi, Alhaji Kabir Mohammed and Hon. Benjamin Penda.

Other highly placed Nigerians at the event were Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State, Aviation Minister, Senator Hadi Sirika; the Senator representing Katsina South, Bello Mandiya, and the Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero among other dignitaries.

A new district Kwasarawa was created out of two other districts in Sandamu Local Government Area, as the Emir of Daura also turbaned four ward heads that will serve as the district under the supervision of Yusuf Buhari.

The ceremony was colourful with drummers and praise singers as well as supporters of Sen. Akume who displayed placards in support of the Hon. Minister to voted as National Chairman of APC.

Daniel Morgan Ihomun.
19/12/2021.