By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
In a bid to foster inter-monarchical relations, the Emir of Ningi in Bauchi State, Alhaji Haruna Yunusa Danyaya III, has embarked on a series of familiarization visits to the palaces of first-class Emirs in the North Eastern subregion.
Traditionally, newly installed Emirs, after being appointed by the State Government, visit other Emirs to strengthen their ties, advice and guidance on traditional leadership.
Upholding this custom, Emir Haruna Yunusa Danyaya III, along with his entourage, visited the Shehu of Borno in his palace on Saturday in Maiduguri, Borno state.
Speaking during the visit, the Emir of Ningi expressed his gratitude to the Shehu of Borno for the support shown to the Ningi Emirate during the passing of the late Emir of Ningi.
He stated that the visit was an opportunity to seek fatherly advice and pledged to strengthen the existing cordial relationship between the two emirates.
In his response, the Shehu of Borno commended the Emir of Ningi for the visit and encouraged him to emulate the late Emir’s legacy of kindness, selflessness, and dedication to the development of traditional institutions and cultural heritage.
The Emir of Ningi also visited the Emir of Fika, Dr. Muhammad Ibn Abali Muhammad Idris CFR, who serves as the Chairman of the Yobe State Council of Emirs.
Alh Haruna Yunusa, paid a similar visit to the Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Dr. Shehu Hashimi II Ibn Umar Al-Kanemi, and the Emir of Potiskum, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya OON, in their respective palaces on Sunday in Yobe state.
During the engagements, the Emirs emphasized the vital role of traditional institutions in fostering societal progress and expressed their shared commitment to preserving cultural heritage and cooperation among emirates.
The Emir of Ningi had earlier visited several Emirates, including Bauchi, Katagum, Misau, Jama’are, Dass, and Zazzau, as part of his efforts to strengthen ties and seek wisdom from his counterparts as contained in a statement by Sadam Mato Burra
S.A Media to Emir Of Ningi.
