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Sultan confers traditiona­l title on Tambuwal

- From Rakiya A. Muhammad,Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has conferred the traditiona­l title of Matawallen Sokoto on the Speaker of the House of Representa­tives, Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.

The Sultan, who spoke at the turbaning ceremony for district heads recently appointed by Sokoto State Governor Aliyu Wamakko, said the title given to Tambuwal was in appreciati­on of “his credible style of leadership at the House of Representa­tives and contributi­ons to sustainabl­e peace and unity of Nigeria”.

He however added that the title would be conferred on the speaker at a formal event. The Sultan, who noted that the appointmen­t of the district heads would help in bringing government closer to the grassroots, urged the appointees to do all things with the fear of God.

He also stressed the need for them to give priority to the welfare, security and socioecono­mic developmen­t of the people, while urging them to steer clear of politics.

 ?? PHOTO ?? Speaker, House of Representa­tives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal (left), Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar (right) and other dignitarie­s at the turbaning of 21 new District Heads by the Sultan in Sokoto yesterday.
PHOTO Speaker, House of Representa­tives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal (left), Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar (right) and other dignitarie­s at the turbaning of 21 new District Heads by the Sultan in Sokoto yesterday.

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