The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammed Mera has expressed profound appreciation to President Muhammad Buhari and Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu for their valuable support towards the success of the 25th coronation anniversary of the monarch which was held at his place in Argungu last week.
The royal father announced this during a thank you visit to the Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu at Government House Birnin Kebbi, this Friday.
Alhaji Samaila Mera was delighted about the kind gestures of the two leaders for supporting the success of his 25th coronation anniversary.
He commended President Muhammad Buhari for despatching the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami SAN to represent him at the celebration which was also attended by the Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Muhammed.
The Sarkin Kabin Argungu extended similar appreciation to the President of the Senate , Dr.Ahmad Ibrahim Lawal who led several senators to the colorful anniversary celebration, also thanking security services, politicians and traditional rulers.
The monarch also expressed sincere thanks to Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu whose support he said led to the success of his 25th anniversary celebration.
Mera appreciated the governor immensely for providing moral and material support including logistics, and professional advice for staging the event that attracted important personalities from within and outside the country as well as mammoth crowd.
Responding, governor Atiku Bagudu congratulated the monarch for recording success during the celebration.
He further acknowledged the large gathering that rejoiced with the emir whom he described as impeccable character and a role model among traditional rulers in the north , urging him to uphold such value.
Bagudu admonished the emir to continue to sustain peaceful coexistence, security and brotherliness among the diverse people in his emirate.
The progressive Governors Forum Chairman renewed his call on politicians to imbibe the virtues of perseverance, compassion, resilience, unity and humility of traditional institutions which are the hallmark of national cohesion and progress.
The monarch was accompanied on the thank you visit to the Government House by members of Argungu emirate Council, District Heads and Islamic religious leaders.
