Thousands of well-wishers from all walks of life within and outside Kano have stormed Katsina state to witness the turbaning ceremony of Prof. Balarabe Abubakar Jakada as Majidadin Kauran Katsina.
The historic and colorful traditional event that took place in Rimi town, the palace of district head of Rimi, Alhaji Nuhu Abdulkadir ends the traditional protocol and rituals of title conferment in traditional insitution of Hausa land.
The traditional tittle of Majidadin Kauran Katsina is among the top high ranking officials in the palace of Kaura in Kastina emirate which was established in 1816.
Thetittle of Majidadin Kauran Katsina normally serve as respected senior councillor in the palace of Kaura of Katsina Emirate.
Speaking shortly after the turbaning ceremony, Alhaji Nuhu Abdulkadir said the title was conferred on Prof. Jakada to tap his vast experiences and knowledge toward moving Katsina Emirate forward.
“We selected and turbanned you today to serve at that capacity of Majidadin Kauran Katsina considering the contributions, seriousness and hardwork you exhibited as well as your interest to the people of this district and Katsina Emirate in genaral.
“The past records of Prof. Balarabe Abubakar Jakada has portrayed him to be the right choice of this traditional title which was preserved for the people like him, so from now on I conferred to you the traditional title of Majidadin Kauran Katsina and you continue to be”.
Among the respected traditional title holders that graced the occasion include, Makaman Bichi, the district head of Tofa, Alhaji Isyaka Umar Tofa, Danmakwayon Bichi And district head of Tsanyawa, Alhaji Mu’awiyya Abbas Sunusi, Tafidan Karaye and representative of Sarkin Karaye Barr. Hadi Ado.
Deputy Provost of the College, Malam Auwalu Muhammad Karaye, Registrar of the college Alhaji Abubakar Yunusa, College Bursar Alhaji Nura Adamu Na’iya, Chief Librarian of the College, Deans of various Schools of the College, Directors, Deputy registrars Chief security of the college among important personalities within and out side the state.
In his remark the newly turbarned Majidadin Kauran Katsina, Prof Balarabe Abubakar Jakada, thanks the Kauran Katsina for the appointment and expressed his readiness to justify the confidence repose on him. He also thanks and appreciates those who attended the occasion and wishes them safe journey to their various destinations.
