Former Vice President of Nigeria, Namadi Sambo has been crowned the Sardauna of Zazzau Emirate in Zaria Kaduna State.
The event which took place on Saturday at the palace of the Emir of Zaria, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli in Zaria.
Speaking at the ceremony held at his Palace, Bamalli said the title was originally conferred on Sambo in 2014 by the former Emir of Zazzau, Shehu Idris.
The Emir, however, added that the coronation ceremony could not hold until now.
On the significance of the title, Bamalli noted that the conferment was in recognition of Sambo’s exemplary leadership, contributions to national development, and commitment to humanitarian causes.
The Emir expressed optimism that the new Sardauna would continue to foster peace, unity, and progress within the Emirate and beyond.
He said, “We hope and pray that he will continue to be a bridge builder between Zazzau Emirate and his network of friends and relationships.
Prominent among the personalities that graced the occasion was former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Recall that Sambo was Vice President to Jonathan for eight years.
Several serving and former Governors, traditional and religious leaders, top government officials, and political heavy weights graced the event.
NAN