The former Governor of Abia State, Dr.Orji Uzor Kalu, has been conferred with the title of “Danbaiwan-Hausa”, by the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruq. The Emir said the conferment was in recognition of Kalu’s efforts toward the development of Abia and Nigeria at large.
The Emir stated this on Wednesday in his palace in Daura, when he conferred the title on the former governor.
The monarch, who described Kalu as peace promoter, noted that the title has made him the representative of the Hausa in the entire Ibo land in the country. ‘’We appreciate your contributions to the business sector in Nigeria and your efforts in peace building for the good of community. ‘’We also appreciate the love you have for our son; I urge you to continue your campaigns for President Muhammadu Buhari,’’ he said.
The Emir said that throughout the Hausa land, it is only the Daura Emirate that can confer that title to anybody, which means a ‘’Gifted son of Hausa Kingdom.’’
Responding, Kalu commended the Emir for the title, and assured the monarch that he would continue to do more for the development and unity of the country. After the turban ceremony, Dr. Kalu was guest at the residence of President Muhammadu Buhari where he held a closed-door meeting with the President.
