- Bago salutes Etsu Nupe at 73, 22 years on the throne
By Mohammed Baba Busu
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger, has congratulated the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 22nd year anniversary on the throne and 73rd birthday.
In a congratulatory message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, on Thursday in Minna, the Governor commended the fatherly role of the 13th Etsu Nupe not only to the people of Nupe extraction but to the entire state.
He described the Etsu Nupe as a selfless, peaceful, kind, and passionate leader who always stands by his people.
The governor noted that the royal father has been a beam of hope, unity, and peace, especially to his subjects.
He averred that the reign of the Etsu Nupe has been marked by wisdom, exemplary leadership, and steadfast dedication to cultural preservation and the socio-economic advancement of the Nupe Kingdom, Niger, and Nigeria in general.
Bago maintained that the Etsu Nupe has continued to strengthen the existing relationship between the state government and traditional institutions as well as support the policies of his administration.
This, the governor said, had helped to foster harmony and development across the state.
He prayed for more years, greater wisdom, and continuous sound health for the revered 13th Etsu Nupe to serve humanity better.
Bago also prayed that the reign of the royal father would continue to be peaceful and successful.(NAN)
