Jonathan visits Kano, describes Bayero as an asset

President Goodluck Jonathan has described the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, as an asset to the country in view of his contribution to the promotion of unity, peace and development.
Jonathan made the remark on Saturday during a courtesy visit to the Emir in Kano.
He said the country was in dire need of people like the Emir that would continue to give valuable advice towards ensuring lasting peace and stability in the country.
“My visit to the palace is a private visit because I have not seen the Emir since I visited him in the London Hospital during an attack on him,” he said.
Jonathan said that he was also in the palace to seek Bayero’s wise advice towards the unity, peace and development of the country.
Responding, Bayero called on politicians in the country to shun violence and focus on issues that would promote peace and coexistence among the people.
He, however, urged the Federal Government to give more attention to insecurity in the country, especially in the North East.
He thanked Jonathan for taking time to visit him in spite of his tight schedules.
The President was received at the Aminu Kano International Airport by the state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, and other top government functionaries as well as Peoples Democratic Party stalwarts in the state.