KEBBI State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has described justice as hardware for good leadership, and key to entrenching credible leadership. He also said to deliver justice, leaders must hold unto its recipes.
Bagudu stated this at a lecture to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Samaila Muhammad Mera, on the throne, titled, “Leadership, Responsibility and Justice.”
He said political leaders in Nigeria have a lot of sterling lessons to learn from the traditional institutions, especially the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar and the Emir of Argungu.
He particularly extolled the celebrator, saying, “He has exemplified leadership and best character, as well as an unblemished responsibility.
“It is not however surprising as he succeeded his late father who also successfully ruled the ancient Kanta Dynasty for 36 years.”
Gov. Bagudu noted that the celeberator was doing his best to uplift Argungu Emirate, Kebbi State and Nigeria in general.
“We appreciate all that you have been doing and we are fervently praying for abundant good health and long reign for you.”
He also lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for always identifying with Argungu Emirate and Kebbi State, in general.
“We are thanking him for his ceaseless support and for what he is excellently doing for Nigeria.”
The governor also seized the opportunity to stress the need to use the high population of Nigeria as a unifying factor as against divisive.
In his remarks the Emir of Argungu , Alhaji Mera thanked the guests and appreciated Almighty Allah for the opportunity to inherit the throne of his ancestors established 500 years ago.