Sallah Durbar: Bauchi gov lauds traditional institutions, pledges more support

Segun Babatunde, Bauchi

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed says the State would continue to collaborate with Federal Government in improving the standard of traditional institutions.

He stated this Thursday while receiving the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu and other traditional tittle holders on a Sallah homage at Government House Bauchi.

Bala Mohammed while acknowledging the role of traditional institutions and community leaders in maintenance of peace across the state maintained that such effort should not go unnoticed.

He expressed satisfaction with this year’s colourful Durbar procession, and urged them to maintain the age long tradition.

In his remarks, the Emir of Bauch, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu who noted that they were at Government to exercise the annual tradition, expressed delight for the successful completion of Ramadan Fasting.

He also commended Governor Bala Mohammed for upgrading the palaces of all the Emirs and District Heads across the state adding that the move would enhance their operations.

Our Correspondent gathered that this year’s Sallah procession was held at the newly constructed Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu Square Government House Bauchi. END