A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been conferred with the traditional title of ‘Sadaukin Shinkafi’ by Shinkafi Emirate Council of Zamfara State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Emir of Shinkafi, Alhaji Muhammad Makwashe, a copy of which was made available to newsmen, in Gusau, the state capital, on Monday.
Makwashe said that the title was conferred to the former minister following his support and contributions to the development of Shinkafi Emirate.
The emir urged the former minister to continue with the support and cooperation to the emirate.
Fani-Kayode, at a news briefing, in Gusau, commended the emirate and promised to continue to maintain good relationship with Zamfara and other northern states.
“I am highly impressed with this title given to me as one of the heroes of Shinkafi Emirate.
“I commend the present administration led by Governor Bello Matawalle for promoting peace and stability in the state”, he said.
The former minister said the PDP-led administration deserved commendation for initiating various policies and programmes for the development of the state.
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He continued, “I came to Zamfara for bridge-building. I went around the state and I am impressed with the peace being restored and various infrastructural development”, he added.
The former minister lauded RUGA and Airport projects initiated by the state government and expressed optimism that the government would move the state forward.
He urged the people of the state to continue to support Governor Matawalle for peace and stability and socio-economic development in the state.
