By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief, North Central Zone, in Minna)
The Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has conferred a traditional title, Jakada Labari Nupe, on a veteran journalist, Alhaji Mohammed Baba Busu of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Baba Busu, the North-Central Zonal Manager of NAN was turbaned last weekend alongside another illustrious son of Nupe land, Col. Alhassan Mohamed Majin (rtd) who also received the title, Kakaki Raba Nupe.
Speaking at the Wadata palace of the royal father in, Bida, Niger state last the weekend, the Etsu Nupe said the conferment of the titles on the two distinguish personalities was in recognition of their contributions to the growth and development of Bida Emirate.
Contributions of the two personalities are very significant to the qualities required to qualify them for titles in Bida Emirate and as well to guarantee peace, harmony and as well to foster unity of purpose in Nupe kingdom.
“We have gathered here today to honour our own who have contributed in one way or the other to the development of this domain and have explored ways both within and outside performing wonderfully well in their respective careers specially in the areas of commitments and dedication for the peace and prosperity of the entire Bida Emirate”.
The royal father nevertheless reminded them that such titles comes with additional responsibilities as they are expected to champion the cause of promoting peaceful co-existence amongst the subjects and inculcating in them acts of being vigilance to curtail the influx of people with criminal mindset into the various communities.
“Despite the bad road to Bida from Minna, the crowd of dignitaries here today clearly shows the love friends and associates have for you as you impacted in the well-being of your various communities. I commend you for living up to the expectations of your people”.
While expressing optimisms that Baa Busu and Mohamed Majin will not fail in their various responsibilities that goes with the respective titles, the Etsu Nupe enjoined them to justify the confidence reposed on them by doing more for the sake of God and humanity,
“To whom much is given, much is expected as well”, the traditional ruler pointed out as he reminded the two beneficiaries that more responsibilities are expected of them in the area of promoting peaceful co-existence amongst the various tribes, both indigene and non-indigenes in Niger state.
The Monarch also reminded them on the need to be sincere and upright in their judgments, stressing that there is nothing short of truth and fairness to all is expected of them in handling matters between the different ethnic groups and religious groups across the Emirate council.
Responding, the Jikada Labari Nupe, Alhaji Mohamed Baba Busu thanked the Etsu Nupe for the honour done to them and assured that they will do all that is humanly possible to uphold the title with associated responsibilities. NNL.
