Thousands of people from within and outside the country, on Tuesday, witnessed the special durbar organised in honour of the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari.
The durbar was organised by the Daura Emirate Council in appreciation of the impeccable service the former president rendered to the nation.
The former Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, thanked all those who answered the invitation to the ancient city of Daura to rejoice with them.
Sirika also thanked the Almighty Allah, who through His infinite mercies, the president successfully completed his eight year-term serving the country.
The former President, who is the “Bayajidda II”, together with his wife, Hajiya Aisha, received accolades from the horse riders.
The event was attended by the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, former Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and a majority of the Ministers who served under him, including a former Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba and Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen.
Governor Dikko Umar-Radda, his Deputy, Alhaji Faruk Lawal, Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir-Usman, former Commissioners, religious and community leaders were among the attendees of the epochal occasion.
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno, Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado-Bayero, as well as traditional rulers from the neighbouring Niger Republic were also in attendance.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the renowned business mogul and Chairman of Max Air Ltd, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, also graced the momentous event.
A book on the former President was unveiled during the event.
The book, entitled: “Compendium of Life and Times of Muhammadu Buhari”, was unveiled by Sirika.
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