The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has conferred traditional titles on two of his sons, Abubakar Sadiq Abubakar and Shehu Usman Abubakar, at a colourful ceremony held in Sokoto on Sunday. Abubakar Sadiq Abubakar was turbaned as Sarkin Dawaki Tsakar Gida, while Shehu Usman Abubakar was conferred with the title of Fagachin Sokoto. The ceremony was attended by prominent personalities from within and outside the country.
Other notable personalities who received traditional titles include renowned philanthropist and Islamic scholar, Alhaji Murtala Abdulkadir Dan’iya, who was turbaned as Dallatun Sokoto, and Prof. Mansur Ibrahim, who was conferred with the title of Danmasanin Sokoto. The list of title holders also includes Alhaji Abubakar Hussain as Sarkin Bai, Alhaji Aminu Isa-Buhari as Danmalikin Sokoto, and Prof. Ishaq Oloyede as Kuliyan Sokoto.
The Sultan conferred traditional titles on a total of 13 individuals, including Dr Peter Igoh as Kakakin Daular Usmaniyya, Hon Almustapha Rabah as Bauran Sokoto, Dr Balarabe Kakale as Wakilin Makarantar Daular Usmaniyya, and Alhaji Bello Abbas. The monarch stated that the traditional titles were conferred on the recipients based on merit, their contributions to society, and the recognition of their individual achievements.
In his address at the ceremony, the Sultan urged the newly turbaned title holders to regard their appointments as a call to greater service, commitment, and responsibility, rather than merely as symbols of honour. He encouraged them to use their positions to promote peace, unity, religious tolerance, and the development of the Sokoto Caliphate and the country at large.
Alhaji Murtala Abdulkadir Dan’iya, who was conferred with the title of Dallatun Sokoto, expressed appreciation to the Sultan for finding him worthy of the traditional title. He described the honour as a great privilege and recognition, pledging to continue contributing to the development of society, particularly in the areas of philanthropy, religious activities, and support for the less privileged.
The ceremony attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. The event was a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate and the importance of traditional titles in the region. The Sultan's conferment of traditional titles on his sons and other prominent personalities is seen as a way of promoting unity and development in the region.
Key points
- The Sultan of Sokoto conferred traditional titles on two of his sons and 11 other prominent personalities.
- The traditional titles were conferred based on merit, contributions to society, and recognition of individual achievements.
- The Sultan urged the title holders to use their positions to promote peace, unity, and development in the Sokoto Caliphate and the country at large.
