*congratulates Hon Abdullahi on his coronation as the first Gwarzo of Nupe Kingdom
By; BAYO AKAMO, IbadanThe lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency in Oyo State, Hon. Shina Peller on Sunday,
Honourable Peller stated this in his congratulatory message to the Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi (SMA) on his coronation as the first Gwarzo (Hero) of Nupe Kingdom.
The lawmaker in the congratulatory message emphasized that the time has come for due recognition to vibrant and patriotic Nigerians to be accorded due roles by the traditional rulers.
“I call on all our revered royal fathers from every part of the country to take the lead in nation building by identifying and giving vibrant, innovative, successful young Nigerians in different fields and ensuring that they occupy prominent positions in our traditional institutions”, he said.
Honourable Peller added, “when we have strong traditional institutions dominated by young humanitarian, patriotic Nigerians who have excelled in different spheres of life, it will aid societal development right from our immediate communities”.
” Indeed, this recognition by His Royal Highness is a testament of Hon. Saidu Abdullahi’s worth as a hero that he truly is, as he represents the generational change that our traditional institutions need.Hon. Saidu has remained consistent in his humanitarian activities especially in the areas of touching the lives of his people; he has always been driven by the desire to turn around his community positively.”
The statement reads, “
“I congratulate my dear brother and colleague, Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi (SMA), Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Finance, on his coronation as the first GWARZO (Hero) of Nupe Kingdom.
“Overtime, SMA, as he is fondly called, has proven to be a kind-hearted man who is loved by his people, and I commend His Royal Highness, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar(CFR), Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers for his informed decision to confer him with the revered title.
“Hon. Saidu has remained consistent in his humanitarian activities especially in the areas of touching the lives of his people; he has always been driven by the desire to turn around his community positively.
“Indeed, this recognition by His Royal Highness is a testament of Hon. Saidu Abdullahi’s worth as a hero that he truly is, as he represents the generational change that our traditional institutions need.
“I call on all our revered royal fathers from every part of the country to take the lead in nation building by identifying and giving vibrant, innovative, successful young Nigerians in different fields and ensuring that they occupy prominent positions in our traditional institutions.
“When we have strong traditional institutions dominated by young humanitarian, patriotic Nigerians who have excelled in different spheres of life, it will aid societal development right from our immediate communities.
“I pray that God gives my dear brother the required wisdom, understanding, strength and sound health to discharge his new roles as GWARZO of Nupe Kingdom effectively. Amen.”
