Buzawa association honours Gov. Idris, SSG

 

By Our Reporter

The National Association of Buzawa in Nigeria (Kungiyan hadin kan Buzaye na kasa a Nigeria) has honoured the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu and Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida with prestigious awards.

The awards were presented to the Governor, SSG, Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu-Bashar and Emir of Agungu, Alhaji Sama'ila Muhammadu-Mera during a meeting organised by the association held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital on Saturday.

Presenting the award to the governor, the Present of the association, Malam Ali Agada said the award was in recognition of the good work of the awardee as well as his tireless efforts in promoting peace and unity amongst people of different socio-cultural background. 

The President, who was represented by the Vice President, Malam Mohammed Yakubu, described Kauran Gwandu as a rear gem with a unique and purposeful leadership qualities.

He said the essence of the meeting was to foster unity among members and to use the period to pray for restoration of peace to the state and the country at large.

Receiving the award, the governor, who was represented by his Adviser, Hon. Shafi'u Zauro, said Kebbi remained a people's state and it welcomed visitors from far wide. 

He said: "Buzawa are part of Kebbi and we are part of them, therefore, you should always feel at home. I am happy that you organise this meeting to strengthen unity among yourselves and to pray for Kebbi State in particular and Nigeria at large."

Also receiving the award, the SSG, who was represented by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris lauded the association for finding him worthy of the award and encouraged them to sustain the good spirit for the good of all.

He encouraged members of the association to consider Kebbi State as their second home, adding that: "In Kebbi we don't discreminate against any visitor." 

The Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu-Bashar, represented by Alhaji Umar Aliyu, Mabudin Gwandu, appreciated the association for the gesture.