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Buhari congratulates Emir of Zazzau on 45th anniversary

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji (Dr) Shehu Idris on his commemoration of 45 years on the throne of his forefathers.

A statement issued, in Abuja on Tuesday, by Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Femi Adesina, said the president felicitated with the foremost traditional ruler, describing him as “a symbol of peace, stability, unity and development of his people.”

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The President noted that the 18th Emir of Zazzau Emirate, and Chairman of the Kaduna State Council of Traditional Rulers, “remains not only a shining light and custodian of the culture of the Emirate, but also a revered monarch whose wise counsel to governments at the state and federal levels over the decades, remain invaluable and enduring.”

President Buhari urged Dr Idris not to waver in his belief in the unity of his fatherland, but to do all within his power to ensure that his domain remains a model of peace.

He prayed that Almighty Allah will endow the longest-serving Emir of Zazzau with longer life and wisdom to enable him to continue to serve his Emirate, society and humanity.

Daramola Oluwafunmilayo

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