Sultan Confers Traditional Titles on Sons, Dan’iya, Prof. Mansur, Others

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has conferred traditional titles on two of his sons, a renowned philanthropist, an Islamic scholar and other prominent personalities.

The two sons, Abubakar Sadiq Abubakar and Shehu Usman Abubakar, were turbaned as Sarkin Dawaki Tsakar Gida and Fagachin Sokoto, respectively, at a colourful ceremony held in Sokoto on Sunday.

Also turbaned were renowned philanthropist and Islamic scholar, Alhaji Murtala Abdulkadir Dan’iya, as Dallatun Sokoto, and Prof. Mansur Ibrahim as Danmasanin Sokoto.

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Others included Alhaji Abubakar Hussain as Sarkin Bai; Alhaji Aminu Isa-Buhari as Danmalikin Sokoto; Prof. Ishaq Oloyede as Kuliyan Sokoto; Dr Peter Igoh as Kakakin Daular Usmaniyya and Hon Almustapha Rabah as Bauran Sokoto.

Others were Dr Balarabe Kakale as Wakilin Makarantar Daular Usmaniyya; Alhaji Bello Abbas; Alhaji Gandi Umar as Sarkin Galmar Sarkin Musulmi; and Alhaji Abdulqadir Bello-Jeli as Sarkin Fulotin Sokoto.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Sultan said the traditional titles were conferred on the recipients based on merit, their contributions to society and the recognition of their individual achievements.

The monarch urged the newly turbaned title holders to regard their appointments as a call to greater service, commitment and responsibility, rather than merely as symbols of honour.

He also encouraged them to use their positions to promote peace, unity, religious tolerance and the development of the Sokoto Caliphate and the country at large.

Speaking to journalists after his turbaning, Dan’iya expressed appreciation to the Sultan for finding him worthy of the traditional title of Dallatun Sokoto.

He described the honour as a great privilege and recognition, pledging to continue contributing to the development of society, particularly in the areas of philanthropy, religious activities and support for the less privileged.

The ceremony attracted prominent personalities from within and outside the country, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, among other dignitaries.