The former Governor made the description in a congratulatory message on the occasion of the 81st birthday anniversary of the first-class paramount ruler.
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The reaction of the revered monarch was contained in a statement that was issued by the Palace late on Saturday.
The attack left some of the passengers dead, others injured and the assailants abducting some of the stranded passengers.
In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday, Buhari commended the royal father’s unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and development.
The recipients are: Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who was given Nigeria’s second highest honour, Grant Commander of the Niger, following President Buhari’s recognition of June 12, 1993 elections.
President Mohammadu Buhari says his administration has been fair to all Nigerians in political appointments and provision of infrastructure.
The Igwe, who is the Chancellor of the University, said this at the 40th convocation ceremony and the 50th anniversary celebration of the institution
The Ooni, who is regarded as the most senior monarch in Yorubaland, had entered into the venue of the event moving straight to exchange pleasantries with the traditional rulers present
The traditional ruler noted that it was high time the Igbo began to translate the intentions of the various Igbo groups championing their wellbeing into action
In a goodwill message signed by his Special Adviser, Prince Kunle Oyewumi, Kalu said,”I am indeed happy to join Igwe Alfred Achebe and his well-wishers in celebrating an outstanding personality on the occasion of his 74th birthday. Your Majesty, you play a selfless role in Igboland in particular and Nigeria in general. You stand out among your colleagues owing to your forthrightness and fairness on national issues. You are a symbol of joy, peace and unity to every Igbo son and daughter. I pray that God will grant you wisdom, good health and abundant blessing as you steer the affairs of your great Kingdom
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