The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Conventional Rulers, Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar, has conferred the standard title of 1st Tabariki Nupe on the senator representing Kwara central within the Nationwide Meeting, Saliu Mustapha.
A delegation from the Bida Emirate Council conveyed the choice throughout a proper presentation of a letter of Credence to the senator in his workplace in Abuja.
The delegation was led by Barje Nupe and chairman of the Bida Emirate Conventional Turbaning Committee, Alhaji Kassim N. Yawa, and the Wakilin Labarai Nupe, who serves because the committee’s secretary, Alhaji Isah Isah Muhammad.
In response to the delegation from the Bide Emirate Council, the title Tabariki is derived from the Arabic phrase Tabarakah, that means abundance and infinite blessings, and is interpreted to indicate the “Blessed Son of the Nupe Emirate.”
Reacting to the event, Senator Mustapha appreciated the Etsu Nupe and chairman of the Niger State Council of Conventional Rulers, for the honour, describing it as each humbling and deeply symbolic.
Mustapha who can be the Turaki of Ilorin famous that the popularity displays the longstanding historic and cultural ties between the Bida Emirate and the Ilorin Emirate, which proceed to strengthen a shared heritage and enduring brotherhood.
The lawmaker who chair the Committee on Agriculture, Production Companies and Rural Improvement added that the honour serves as a reminder that contributions to humanity don’t go unnoticed, stating that it could additional encourage him to stay dedicated to public service and societal improvement.
Mustapha additionally expressed gratitude to the Etsu Nupe and the Bida Emirate Council for the popularity, pledging to uphold the dignity of the title and proceed to serve humanity with dedication and integrity.
The official date for the conferment ceremony is anticipated to be introduced by the Emirate Council.