” Awujale is someone who has been at par with my forefathers
for 64 years and I am privilege to still have people like him around at 90 .
” He is a real gem who is a close associate of my late
father’s and that is why I call him my Father as well.
The Emir of Kano stressed the important to continue to
strengthen the cordial relationship that had been in existence for several years
between the Awujale and the Emir of Kano’s late father, Alhaji Ado Bayero.
He stated that the traditional institutions before the
colonial era and after the colonial era had remained constant.
” So coming here to greet him and get his blessings is something
I will appreciate till the end of time. It is a good experience for me. It is
an institution that has remained constant , the changes are there but the
values and traditions are kept that whoever comes in will Just tune in and it
is perfect for us.
” When I became the emir of kano about 4 years ago, I went
round virtually all the states of the federation . This visit is a continuation
of what have been doing but this is very special. I Am happy in my lifetime ,
my reign, am here and the experience I tapped from him today is experience that
will leave forever in me
” Kano and Ijebu, I look at them like twins as far as am
concerned especially in terms of commercial activities .We all know Ijebu very
well , Kano is a carbon copy or I will say Ijebu is a carbon copy of kano . The
truth is we have a lot of things in common that relates to the culture ,
tradition and commercial activities,” he said.
Responding, Awujale appreciated the visit by the Emir and
urged Nigerians to continue to live in unity and harmony.
Speaking during the visit, Governor Dapo Abiodun said that
the royal visit would undoubtedly deepen the already-existing ties of respect
and togetherness among the diverse tribes in the country.
Abiodun, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government
and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ganiyu Hamzat, described Awujale as a renowned
and affectionate royal father.
