ROYAL APPRECIATION FROM THE EMIR OF FIKA
FIKA EMIRATE COUNCIL POTISKUM, YOBE STATE.
Friday 14th October, 2022
ROYAL APPRECIATION FROM THE EMIR OF FIKA
His Royal Highness, the Emir of Fika, Chairman Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers, Coordinator (Northeast) National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, and Nigeria Convener Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (COTLA), Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Abali ibn Muhammadu Idrissa, CFR on behalf of the people of the Emirate, the families, and friends of the Emirate wishes to most sincerely thank the President and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammad Buhari GCFR, his cabinet members, the National Assembly, the Committee for the award ceremony and other stakeholders for finding him worthy of being conferred with the prestigious National Honor, Commander Order of the Federal Republic (CFR).
Indeed, our gratitude is boundless and we are immensely thankful.
Special thanks of His Royal Highness also goes to our fellow Traditional Rulers from Yobe, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Machina, Alhaji Dr Bashir Albishir Bukar and His Royal Highness, the Emir of Fune Alhaji Saleh Usman Ibn Idrissa who attended the ceremony in person to share in the pride and support for the award. Boundless gratitude also goes to the organizers of the special reception dinner in Abuja; which attracted robust attendance by the Sons and Daughters of the Emirate, many associates, and our community in the diaspora.
Distinguished Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomoi deserves special encomiums for his wonderful support and hosting of the reception dinner.
We are similarly appreciative of the support of the Yobe State Government, the Legislature, our Traditional Title holders, political appointees, politicians, youth and women groups for their support and the cooperation displayed at the occasion. We also aknowlege the commitment of all those that sponsored adverts on the pages of Newspapers to rejoice with us.
Additionally, Social Media teams cannot be left out for their maximum support and publicity.
This was a grand event, celebrated with grandeur, highlighted with vibrant cultural performances and displays.
The occasion’s vote of thanks was delivered by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Machina, Alhaji Dr Bashir Albishir Bukar. During which he highlighted the history and relationships that binds our people together. Indeed, it was a memorable event, that will remain etched in the mind of all citizens of our community and Nigerians at large.
God bless you all.
Signed:
Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar
Special Adviser Media to HRH Emir of Fika.