From Azare in the Katagum Emirate Council of Bauchi State came a heap of praises on President Muhammadu Buhari for initiating and completing developmental projects in the country and especially in the Emirate.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) was in Azare, Bauchi State for the wedding of Fatima Adamu, daughter of Mallam Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education.
Osinbajo stopped by on a courtesy call at the Emir of Katagum’s Palace, where the Emir, Alhaji Umar Farouk, commended the President, while listing some major completed projects in the State.
In his own remarks, the Vice President noted that the roll call of guests at the event is evidence of Nigeria’s indivisibility regardless of ethnicity, religion and class.
Commending the President and addressing the VP, the Emir said: “I wish to, on behalf of our people, express our gratitude to Mr. President for all the projects that he was able to complete.”
Farouk then listed some of the projects as the Kano-Maiduguri Road that passes through Azare town and locating the University of Medical Sciences in the State among other projects.
The Emir also commended the President for appointing two Ministers from Katagum Emirate, both of whom were at the palace: Adamu and the Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investment, Ambassador Mariam Katagum, who he recalled was born “here in this palace”.
The Emir equally praised the Bauchi State Government for “all the projects he has undertaken in this Emirate”.
Affirming the unity of Nigeria, Prof. Osinbajo said: “This is one occasion where you will find that our country is truly a united country and that nothing can separate this country, not ethnicity or religion or class.
“There is nothing that can separate this country.
“In fact, this is excellent evidence of the fact that this country is united.”
The Vice President then commended the Emir of Katagum for ensuring unity among everyone residing in the emirate, nothing: “Katagum Emirate is a place where your Royal Highness has continuously demonstrated the willingness to accommodate people from all parts of the country.”
Osinbajo also commended Adamu for believing in a united country and also building bridges across party and religious lines to affirm his belief.
“Every one of us is here because of our personal relationship with you, this is the way leadership should be,” the VP explained.
On his part, Governor Bala Mohammed praised the Vice President for his love for the people and most importantly his leadership qualities.
According to Mohammed: “The people and government of Bauchi State are extremely grateful to you in particular.
“We know how you defied all the odds to come here from a foreign trip and this morning prepared to come here.
“This is the amount and the testimony of the respect you have for all of us, not just Mallam Adamu Adamu.
“Thank you very much sir, you have distinguished yourself as a leader defying all the odds.
“I remember you came and attended my daughter’s wedding.
“That was very refined and it was very unique.”
Dignitaries present at the event included the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan; Governors Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, Babagana Zulum of Borno, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa, Simon Lalong of Plateau, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe and host Bala Mohammed of Bauchi.
Also, the founding Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, and National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, were also present.
Other Ministers who also attended included Transportation: Rotimi Amaechi, Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed and Communications and Digital Economy Dr. Ali Isa Pantami.