Abbas Yushau Yusuf
Emir of Bauchi Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu has conferred former President Goodluck Jonathan with the traditional title of Jigon Bauchi meaning a Pillar of Bauchi.
The Emir gave the former president the traditional title after he commissioned some projects executed by Governor Bala Muhammad.
On his verified Facebook page Dr Goodluck Jonathan made the following statement
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“I am grateful to the Government and the good people of Bauchi State for naming the Sura to Miri Road after me.
Today, I joined the State Governor, Senator Bala Mohamed and other distinguished sons and daughters of the state at the official commissioning of the Goodluck Jonathan Bye Pass. I am pleased that the Governor is implementing people-oriented projects with the aim of improving the lives of the citizens.
I thank the Emir of Bauchi Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu and members of Bauchi Emirates Council for the warm reception and for conferring on me the title of Jigon Bauchi during the visit.”
– GEJ
