President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejoiced with the former Vice President Namadi Sambo on his turbaning as the Sardauna Zazzau by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, on Saturday, October 11.
President Tinubu noted that the title of Sardauna Zazzau—a position of great cultural and historical significance in Northern Nigeria—reflects the Emirate’s confidence in the former Vice President’s wisdom, integrity, and commitment to society’s progress.
The President described the honour as a recognition of Sambo’s exemplary leadership and contributions to national development.
He acknowledged Sambo’s record of humility, statesmanship and dedication to humanity, noting that his well-deserved investiture as Sardauna Zazzau further underscores his deep-rooted service to his community and the nation.
President Tinubu also commends the Emir of Zazzau for upholding the noble tradition of honouring individuals whose character, leadership, and patriotism embody the Emirate’s values and reflect the spirit of unity, service, and integrity.
While wishing the former Vice President success in his new traditional role, President Tinubu urges him to continue inspiring and guiding the younger generation, and to work closely with traditional and community leaders to advance peace and development in the country.
Conferring the hponour on Sambo in his palace on Saturday, the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, said the title was originally conferred on Sambo in 2014 by his predecessor, the former Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris.
He, however, added that the coronation ceremony could not hold not hold until now.
The emir said the conferment was in recognition of Sambo’s exemplary leadership, contributions to national development, and commitment to humanitarian causes.
Bamalli expressed optimism that the new Sardauna would continue to foster peace, unity, and progress within the Emirate and beyond.
“We hope and pray that he will continue to be a bridge builder between Zazzau emirate and his network of friends and relationships,” Bamalli said. The event was attended by former President Goodluck Jonathan, several serving and former Governors, traditional and religious leaders, top government officials, and political figures. (NAN)
