By Terna Chikpa
The Muri Emirate Council, led by the Emir, Alhaji Abbas Njidda Tafida, has conferred the traditional title of Turaki Muri on the Taraba State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Bawa.
The emirate also conferred the title of Kauran Muri on the APC Northern Zone Chairman in the state, Alhaji Ado Zaki.
Presenting the letters of appointment to the recipients on Wednesday in Jalingo, the Secretary of the Muri Emirate Council, Dr Usman Saidu, said the titles were conferred in recognition of their outstanding services to the state and society.
He disclosed that the emirate had monitored their activities over the years and was convinced that the duo deserved the honours.
In his response, Bawa thanked the Emir, Alhaji Abbas Njidda Tafida, for the recognition.
The Taraba APC chairman assured the emirate that the recipients would uphold the values and responsibilities associated with the traditional titles.
He described the Emir as a man of integrity and sincerity, while expressing appreciation to the emirate for finding them worthy of the honours and the responsibility of representing the people of Muri.