The Fufore Emirate Council in Adamawa has inaugurated 16 new council members, including former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Abubakar Jijiwa, as the Waziri.
Other appointees include Sen. Bello Tukur as Wakili; Alhaji Muhammad Ahijo, Galadima; Abdulkareem Gurin, Tafida; Joel Madaki, Sauki Hurumi; Jika Bapetal, Wali; and Aliyu Boya, Sardauna, among others.
Speaking during the ceremony on Thursday in Fufore, the Emir, Alhaji Sani Ribadu, charged the new council members to fear God and uphold integrity in discharging their duties.
He said the members were individuals of proven character and urged them to use their experience to advance the emirate.
The Emir commended Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri for approving the council members and reiterated his commitment to promoting justice and security within the emirate.
He also called on residents to support the new council members in their efforts to move the emirate forward.
In his remarks, Jijiwa, who also serves as Chairman of the Council, expressed appreciation on behalf of the newly inaugurated members.
He pledged their commitment to serve with dedication and integrity, adding that they would bring their collective experience and professionalism to support the Emir in achieving the emirate’s goals.
“With our collective experience and qualifications, we will provide His Royal Highness, the Emir, with the best counsel and support needed to promote peace, development, and progress in the Fufore Emirate,” Jijiwa said.
9news Nigeria reports that the Fufore Emirate is among the newly created Emirates and Chiefdoms by Gov. Fintiri.
