By Musa Tanimu Nasidi
The Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji (Dr) Yahaya Abubakar, in a show of goodwill and appreciation, conferred the title of matawaIle Arewan Nupe Kingdom on Alhaji Sulaiman Baba Ali.
A former commissioner of health and chieftain of the ruling APC,Ali was in Bida,Niger state accompanied by family, well wishers and friends to honour the conferment ceremony.
Speaking shortly after the turbanning ceremony, the Etsu Nupe said Sulaiman Baba Ali was conferred with the title in recognition of the spectacular roles he had been playing in promoting the ideals of the Nupe Kingdom over the years.
According to the royal father, the matawaIle Arewan Nupe Kingdom had proven his worth in contributing his quota toward the socio-economic, humanitarian and political development of the country in respective field of human endeavour at the time when such contributions were most needed.
He pointed out that the Nupe Kingdom would continue to give honour to whom it is due stressing that the conferment of the title would serve as a source of inspiration to those who might wish to emulate them.
In his remarks,Ali who holds the traditional title of Gabi of Lokoja,thanked the monarch for the honour done to him and his family.
He assured the paramount ruler of his determinations to be a good ambassador of Nupe Kingdom at all time.
Among those who graced the turbanning ceremony include:. Dan madami of Lokoja, Alhaji Abubakar Sule, Chairman Sulaiman Baba Ali foundation, Hajiya ummahani Otokiti,and families of matawaIle Arewan Nupe Kingdom among many.
The ceremony took place at Etsu Nupe palace ,Bida in Niger state.
