Seyi Tinubu gets Northern youths’ backing over Gwandu title.
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By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A Northern youth organisation, the Northern Youth Frontiers, Northwest Zone, has commended the conferment of a traditional title on President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, by the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar.
Seyi Tinubu was turbaned as Dan Zaki Gwandu, meaning “Son of the Lion of Gwandu”, at the historic Abdullahi Fodiyo Palace in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
In a congratulatory statement on Thursday, the Northwest Coordinator of the organisation, Saminu Turaki, said the honour reflected what he described as Tinubu’s contributions to youth empowerment, community development and humanitarian services across the country. Turaki described the title, reportedly the first of its kind in the history of the Gwandu Emirate, as more than a ceremonial recognition, saying it underscored the importance of service, leadership and relationships that transcend ethnic and cultural boundaries. He said the development demonstrated the enduring relationship between traditional institutions and efforts to promote national unity, noting that traditional rulers remained important custodians of Nigeria’s cultural heritage and social cohesion. “This historic honour reflects the enduring bonds of friendship, mutual respect and national unity among Nigeria’s diverse peoples, highlighting the critical role traditional institutions play as custodians of our culture and national cohesion,” he said.
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