Gombe SSG now BARDEN WURKUN, dedicates title to Gov Yahaya
By Joshua Danmalam
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, has called for lasting unity and peaceful co-existence among the neghbouring communities of Gombe and Taraba States.
Njodi statrd this when he received a traditional title of ‘BARDEN WURKUN’, confered on him by His Royal Highness Chief of Wurkun Alhaji Abubakar Haruna Kirim in his office on Tuesday.
The scribe who was elated with the honour done to him dedicated the title to the State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, and the good people of Gombe State, saying such recognition from another state would strengthen the bond of relationship between citizens of the two states.
He called on border communities of Gombe and Taraba states to continue to live in peace at all times.
He said, “Today, I am full of gratitude that I am being remembered for what I have done before and now, tell his Royal Highness that I appreciate the honour and I dedicate it to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the good people of Gombe State.
“This is indeed a good way of building and strengthening relationship that existed long ago between our two states and Kaltungo Chiefdom in particular.”
The SSG said he would soon visit the palace to know more about his role as one of the traditional title holders in Wurkun Chiefdom assuring them of his unwavering support whenever the need arises.
Speaking earlier, Chief of Wurkun, Alhaji Abubakar Haruna Kirim, who was represented by Abdullahi Chiroma Lero said the conferment of the title on the SSG was in recognition of his immense contributions and support to the Wurkun’s nation since his days as Vice Chancellor, University of Maiduguri and now as the Secretary to the Gombe State Government.
He described as cordial the relationship existing between Kaltungo and Wukun Chiefdoms, noting that honouring him with a title was the only way to appreciate him.
Permenent Secretary Special Services and Political Affair Mohammed Umar, lauded the Chief of Wurun from Karim Lamido Local Government of Taraba State for the honour done to the SSG and prayed God to sustain the bond of relationship between the two states.
Joshua Danmalam, Information Officer SSG’S office.
