The Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has been recognised as the most peaceful Emir in Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement during the formal presentation of an award by the Nigerian Citizens Peace Ambassadors led by its Chairman Professor Yahaya Imam.
The University Don commended the Emir during an event at the Nassarawa Mini Palace for suspending the Sallah Durbar for the interest of peace in the state.
“His Highness has been an advocate of peace, and since the beginning of the Emirate Tussle, he has been doing his best to maintain peace despite all efforts by some unscrupulous elements to disrupt it
We are here to honour you and to present this award to you on behalf of the Nigerian Citizen Peace Ambassadors.
You have done so much for peace of our dear state. Suspending the durbar is an indication that you’re a peaceful man, this how the late Emir who happens to be your father is”.
On his part, the Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero thanked them for recognising him, assuring them that he would do whatever towards maintaining peace in the state.
“Everybody knows that we are peace abiding people. This is something that we have learnt from our forefathers. We have no any other place than Kano, and we will allow the law to take its cause as we believe whatever Allah destined for us will be good on all of us and our dear state.
I’m calling on the people of Kano to remain calm and peaceful. They should not engage in anything that will disrupt the peace of the state.” He said
