Sultan Turbans two sons, Murtala Dan’Iyan as Dallatun Sokoto.
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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has conferred traditional titles on two of his sons, Alhaji Murtala Abdulkadir Dan’Iyan Jarman Sokoto and 10 other distinguished Nigerians in recognition of their contributions to humanity and community development.
Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq was turbaned Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida, while Alhaji Shehu Abubakar received the title of Fagacin Sokoto.
The event marked the climax of a three-day programme organised by friends, associates and well-wishers of the new Dallatun Sokoto to celebrate his elevation into the traditional institution of the Sokoto Caliphate. It attracted traditional rulers, politicians, senior government officials, Islamic scholars, business executives and community leaders from within and outside Nigeria. Among those honoured were Alhaji Abubakar Hussain, who received the title of Sarkin Bai; Alhaji Aminu Isa-Buhari, Danmalikin Sokoto; Professor Mansur Ibrahim, Danmasanin Sokoto; and Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Kuliyan Sokoto. Others were Dr Peter Igoh, Kakakin Daular Usmaniya; Representative Almustapha Rabah, Bauran Sokoto; Dr Balarabe Kakale, Wakilin Makarantar Daular Usmaniya; Alhaji Bello Abbas, Wakilin Tarihin Daular Usmaniya; and Alhaji Gandi Umar, Sarkin Galmar Sarkin Musulmi.
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