By Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi The Village Head of Lando in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Dr. Umar Aliyu Shayi, ha...
By Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi
The Village Head of Lando in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Dr. Umar Aliyu Shayi, has received a high-level delegation at his palace, including the Bauchi State Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Mohammed Maiwada, popularly known as Geo-Barrister.
The commissioner led the delegation on a courtesy visit to the palace of Ambassador Shayi, where he commended the traditional ruler’s leadership style and prayed for the success of his reign, as well as peace and prosperity for the people of Lando and Bauchi State at large.
Maiwada also praised the policies, initiatives, and programmes of the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed, particularly its efforts to create opportunities and establish effective implementation mechanisms for the development of the state.
He noted that inclusive governance and the strengthening of traditional institutions were important to achieving sustainable development and improving the welfare of the people. He added that these principles were reflected in the administration of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed.
Responding, Dr. Umar Aliyu Shayi expressed gratitude to Almighty God for the opportunity to serve humanity through his traditional position as Village Head of Lando.
He also called on the people to support the policies and programmes of Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration, stressing that unity and peace were essential to achieving meaningful development and improving the living conditions of the less privileged.
In a related development, community leaders in Lando commended the leadership of Dr. Shayi, describing him as a God-fearing traditional ruler who is committed to justice, fairness, and respect for the rule of law.
One of the community leaders also expressed appreciation to Governor Bala Mohammed for establishing additional traditional domains in Bauchi State, noting that the initiative could contribute to sustainable peace, economic development, and prosperity.
The community members further commended the Emir of Bauchi, His Royal Highness Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, CFR, for conferring the traditional title of Village Head of Lando on Dr. Umar Aliyu Shayi.
They expressed optimism that his appointment would promote peace, strengthen community relations, and attract further development initiatives to Lando, Bauchi State, and Nigeria at large.
The community leaders also highlighted Dr. Shayi’s various public service and security-related responsibilities, including his position as Permanent Secretary of the Bauchi State Vigilante and Forestry Security Service Agency, Director-General of Security to Governor Bala Mohammed, and Assistant Comptroller-General of Operations of the Nigeria Hunters and Forestry Security Service.
They further noted that he holds other traditional titles, including that of Hero of the Waja Kingdom, conferred by Bala Waja in Gombe State.
The community expressed confidence that Dr. Shayi’s experience in public service, security administration, and traditional leadership would contribute to peace, justice, and development in Lando and its surrounding communities.
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