Ex-Nigeria’s UN envoy Bande installed district head in Kebbi
The Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, has installed former Nigeria Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Bande, as the Baraden Besse, the District Head of Besse in Kebbi State. Bande, who also served as Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and Vice-Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo […]
The former Nigeria Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Professor Tijjani Muhammad Bande, has been installed as the Baraden Besse, or District Head, of Besse in Kebbi State. The installation ceremony took place at the Abdullahi Fodio Palace in Birnin Kebbi, attended by several high-ranking officials, including Governor Nasir Idris and former Governor Atiku Bagudu.
The Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, performed the turbaning ceremony, praising Bande's humility and decision to return home to serve his people. The emir highlighted Bande's strong ties to his community and his commitment to promote peace, security, and development in the region. Bande accepted his new role with responsibility and pledged to uphold the trust placed in him, promising to support the governor, the Emir, and the emirate council.
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