Obi of Onitsha to Nigerians: Emulate Emir of Kano

The Obi of Onitsha in Anambra State, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has urged Nigerians to immortalise the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, by advancing his ideals of bridge-building among various tribes, ideologies and belief.
Achebe said in a statement on Saturday: “I received with great sadness the news of the translation of His Majesty, Alhaji Ado Bayero, CFR, Emir of Kano, to eternity.
“The greatest tribute we can pay to our beloved departed monarch would be to fiercely uphold and advance his ideals of bridge building through peace, love, fairness, and respect for one another.”
The statement was signed by the Palace Secretary, Nwolisa Agusiobo, on behalf of Igwe Achebe, who is currently outside the country.
The statement added: “Alhaji Bayero is a great monarch, whose positive influence during his long reign transcended his domain to the entire country and beyond.
“I (Achebe) associated closely with, and held Alhaji Bayero in the highest esteem as an honest, wise, compassionate, and courageous leader of all times.
“Alhaji Bayero loved and gave his all to his people of Kano.”
Achebe consoled the family of the departed, the Kano Emirate, and the entire country, “particularly at these challenging times in our great and plural nation” and prayed that Allah may grant Bayero eternal rest.