President Muhammadu Buhari, At the inauguration of the new Emir of Bichi, stated that he remembered with nostalgia how the late Emir, Ado Bayero, who he described as a unique personality, came close to losing his life untimely on January 19, 2013, because of his outspoken stand against Boko Haram terrorists, on Saturday in Bichi, Kano State.
Buhari stated this while appealing to the country’s upcoming leaders to purge the country of discord and bring the country’s people together.
During the Emir’s inaugural ceremony, Buhari delivered an address to the Emir of Bichi, Nasiru Ado Bayero, and his people, which was read on his behalf by Professor Ibrahim Gambari, the Chief of Staff, in which he stated that the current situations of the nation compel a demand on leaders to “display their qualities and work earnestly for continued peace and unity.”
Buhari said, “Your turbanning at a providential time like this in the history of our country when the prevailing social and socioeconomic conditions have created an opportunity for emerging leaders to display their qualities and work earnestly for continued peace and unity.
‘‘Your father, my friend the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, was a symbol of unity, not only within his Kingdom but also within Northern Nigeria and the whole country.
“When we remember Ado Bayero, we remember unity, we remember simplicity and good leadership, a leader who devoted his life to unify the nation.
“I remember with nostalgia, the passion, and commitment he always exhibited in the pursuit of anything he believed in, a distinctive character that almost cost him his life prematurely on 19th January 2013 because of his vociferous stand against the Boko Haram terrorists.”
With only a few months into his rule, President Buhari expressed confidence that the new Emir will demonstrate comparable characteristics, and even “far more, as he has already begun to do”.
He expresses his heartfelt congratulations to the Emir. The President added that he will continue to pray for the Emir’s success and looks forward to his contributions “to the upliftment of the people of his emirate and Nigerians in general.”
