Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the executive governor
of Kwara State, has been conferred with the prestigious traditional title of
"Sardauna Ngeri of Ilorin" by the Emir of Ilorin, HRH Dr. Ibrahim
Sulu-Gambari CFR.
The
conferment took place on Thursday during a visit to the Emir's
palace, as shown in a video shared by Yinka Fafoluyi, the Senior Special
Assistant on New Media to the governor.
In the
video, the Emir expressed that the decision to bestow the title upon the
governor was a prerogative power given to him by God. He also called for the
community’s support and respect for Governor AbdulRazaq, stating, "God
wants us to praise Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and uphold respect for prominent
persons."
Amidst
cheers from the crowd, the Emir officially declared Governor AbdulRazaq as the
new Sardauna Ngeri of the Ilorin Emirate. "Without mincing words, it is a
prerogative power given to me by God. I announce the governor as the Sardauna
Ngeri of the Ilorin Emirate," the Emir stated.
Governor
AbdulRazaq will replace the late Alhaji Umaru Saro, who held the title of
Sardauna of the Ilorin Emirate until his death in July 2021.
The
title "Sardauna Ngeri" originates from the Sokoto Emirate and gained
prominence during the era of Sir Ahmadu Bello.
In the court of the Sultan of Sokoto, the Sardauna was traditionally known as the captain of the bodyguards, who could also serve as the commander of the princes during times of war.
His
responsibilities included clearing routes for the Sultan and acting as the
primary offensive force and last line of defense.
Over time, many other emirates have adopted the Sardauna title, bestowing it upon distinguished citizens who they believe embody the qualities of Ahmadu Bello, the Sardaunan Sokoto.
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