By Chidi Ugwu
The Executive Secretary, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, (ARCN) Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban has extended warm felicitations to the Etsu Nupe a first class traditional ruler who has been on the throne for 22years.
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This is contained in a statement signed Khadijat Ameen, Public Relations Officer, ARCN, which was made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday.
According to the statement, in a message issued on behalf of the entire Dabban family and people of Niger state, the executive Secretary praised the royal father as a father and mentor to the entire kingdom.
With His royal stool is situated in Bida, Niger state, Dr Abubakar has been the Etsu Nupe has been the royal father since the year 2003.
“Nupe indigents lift their voice in gratitude and in solemn choice. For in your strength, we see our part—a future bright, a nation’s heart.”
He prayed for God’s blessings upon the celebrant: “May God Almighty grant you more, with blessings rich and grace in store—health, wisdom, joy without end, a guiding light, our nation’s friend.”
He concluded with prayers for long life, sound health and greater wisdom for the royal father, adding: “Your exemplary service, wisdom, and dedication to the Nigerian project continue to strengthen the fabric of our tradition and democracy.”
