- Emirs of Kano, Bichi, Bag CFR, OFR, Respectively
- VC NSUK, Hon Wadada, MD FMC Keffi, Chair, Keffi LGC,Congratulate Dr. Yamusa, as He Bags CON
The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, his biological brother, the Emir of Bichi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero were among the eminent and leading royal fathers in the country that were recently conferred with different categories of national honours by President Muhammadu Buhari.
While the Emir of Kano was conferred with the national honour of Commander of the Order of Federal Republic (CFR), his Bichi counterpart and sibling, was conferred with the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR).
The two Emirs were personally decorated by the President and Commander-in-chief of the armed forces, federal Republic of Nigeria – Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) in Abuja.
Distinguished Nigerians sent felicitations to their friends and loved ones that were conferred with the national honours with words of prayers, encomiums and eulogies The Emir of Keffi, Dr Shehu Chindo Yamusa was amongst the Emirs that were conferred with the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), and who different people in hi s emirate poured encomiums on for the well-deserved award.
The Vice Chancellor of Nasarawa State University Keffi, Professor Suleiman Bala Muhammad who felicitated with the Emir, who is the University’s Chancellor, described the award as a reward of the Emir’s unparalleled and commendable achievements, not only in the Emirate, but, in the state and the country.
Professor Muhammad described the Emir as an exemplary leader whose style of administration and passion for peace and development of the emirate and his subjects are glaring and are enough to earn him such an award.
The Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre Keffi, Dr Yahaya Baba Adamu described the Emir as a father who never relents in his efforts to carry all residents in his emirate on the same page and according them status of his sons and daughters.
The Chairman of Keffi Local Government Council, Alhaji Baba Shehu hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for considering the Emir of Keffi who is known and reputed by all and sundry in the Emirate for his commendable style of leadership which is serenely characterized with justice, love and fairness; rare attributes that are enough to earn the Emir this prestigious Award.