Niger Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has presented a letter of appointment to the new Emir of Kotangora, Alhaji Mohammed Barau Kontagora. The presentation of the letter took place at the Government House, Minna.
Governor Bello represented by the Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Emmanuel Umar, enjoined the new Emir to carry everyone along and ensure peaceful coexistence in his domain which he said is necessary for the growth and development of the Emirate.
He reminded the Emir of the task ahead, noting that his ascension to the throne of his forefathers at a difficult time going by the insecurity bedevilling the state including his Emirate.
He, however, prayed God to grant him the wisdom to lead his subjects through the right path.
The governor while thanking the people of Kontagora Emirate for their patience and tolerance throughout the selection processes, urged them to support the new Emir to enable him have a successful reign.
He prayed that Kontagora emirate will blossom in the reign of the new Emir and experience peace, growth and development.
“I thank God for the people of Kontagora emirate who had faith in government and beared with all the processes that led to this occasion.
“Though he is coming at a difficult time, I pray that God will bless his reign, grant peace to the land. During his reign, Kontagora will blossom,” he said.
The 7th Emir of Kotangora who assured that he will operate an open door policy called on the people of the emirate to remain calm promising to move the emirate forward.
He said he will embark on a reconciliation process with all that contested with him with a view to making peace and to collectively work for the betterment of the emirate.
The appointment of the new Emir followed the death of Mai Sudan, Alhaji Saidu Namaska, who died on September 9, 2021, after 47 years on the throne.
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