By Ada Nkong
The Executive Secretary, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, (ARCN) Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban has described the Etsu Nupe ,Dr. Yahaya Abubakar as a father and mentor to the entire kingdom.
This was contained in his birthday felicitations to the Etsu Nupe, a first class traditional ruler who has been on the throne for 22 years signed by Khadijat Ameen. PRO ARCN.
In the message issued on behalf of the entire Dabban family and people of Niger state, the executive Secretary praised the royal father whose royal stool is situated in Bida, Niger state, and has been the Etsu Nupe since the year 2003.
“Nupe indigents lift their voice in gratitude and in solemn choice. For in your strength, we see our part—a future bright, a nation’s heart.”
He prayed for God’s blessings upon the celebrant: “May God Almighty grant you more, with blessings rich and grace in store—health, wisdom, joy without end, a guiding light, our nation’s friend.”concluded with prayers for long life, sound healtha and greater wisdom for the royal father, adding: “Your exemplary service, wisdom, and dedication to the Nigerian project continue to strengthen the fabric of our tradition and democracy.”
According to Ameen, he concluded with prayers for long life, sound healtha and greater wisdom for the royal father, adding: “Your exemplary service, wisdom, and dedication to the Nigerian project continue to strengthen the fabric of our tradition and democracy.”
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