This birthday coincides with the monarch’s 21st anniversary on the throne.
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The ceremony took place on Saturday, 17th of February, 2024.
The gesture was extended to some indigent subjects of the Etsu Nupe as part of the activities to celebrate his 20 years on the throne and 71st birthday.
The ex-Lagos State Governor commended him for his nationalistic fervour and contributions to Nigeria’s development.
President Buhari also rejoices with the traditional ruler on 19 years on the throne of his forefathers, affirming that the landmark achievements in upholding the culture of his people, promoting peace and harmonious living, and contributing to educational development, like founding of the Edusoko University, remain commendable.
The Etsu Nupe spoke at his palace in Bida on Wednesday, when the newly-deployed Commissioner of Police to Niger State, Monday Bala-Kuryas, paid him a courtesy call.
President Buhari, in a goodwill message released by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Sunday in Abuja noted that during Abubakar’s reign, “peace and harmony have thrived in his domain”.
The monarchs in their submission before the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Constitution Review said that for peace and security to reign in the country, particularly at the grassroots level, the traditional rulers must be given constitutional role in governance as was the practice in the past from pre – colonial era , during colonial period and even post colonial era up to 1976.
The council made the appeal in a communique issued at the end of its emergency national executive committee meeting in Abuja.
The apex Islamic body described the late chief of staff as an excellent administrator who was committed to the overall development of the nation, through dedicated and loyal service
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday evening hosted traditional rulers from across the country to a fast-breaking meal at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has urged Muslims to intensify prayers during the Holy Month of Ramadan for the return of permanent peace in Nigeria.
Those killed, according to an eyewitness, were beheaded, while the feet of them was cut off
Abubakar, who is also the Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, made the appeal in his Wadata Palace in Bida, Niger State, during the Bariki Sallah celebration to mark the end of Eld-el-kabir on Saturday.
The Etsu-Nupe of Warri and its environs, Alhaji Zuberu Tajudeen, has urged Nigerians to embrace peace in the forthcoming general elections.
The traditional ruler gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja at the public presentation of a book titled “Leadership, Culture and Ethics in Nigeria”.
Idris spoke through the Commissioner of Police, Paul Yakadi, who paid a courtesy visit on Etsu Nupe on Sunday.
Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and National Coordinator of NCTRN, said at a press briefing in Port Harcourt that the two-day conference would kick off on January 30 to end on January 31
The Governor stated this in a statement to mark the Etsu’s 14th year anniversary on the throne which also coincided with his 65th birthday.
The Chairman of the Governing Board, Prof. Mohammed Yahaya, made this known when he led members of the board on a visit to the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, in Bida on Saturday