{
  "id": 17635945,
  "title": "Sultan turbans Bello-Jeli, 12 others in Sokoto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/sultan-turbans-bello-jeli-12-others-in-sokoto",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T15:08:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/01/sultan-turbans-bello-jeli-12-others-in-sokoto/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III, ceremonially bestowed the title of Sarkin Fulotin Sokoto upon Alhaji Abdulqadir Bello-Jeli on Sunday, honoring his significant contributions to the nation. Twelve other distinguished individuals were also honored with traditional titles during the event.\n\nSultan Bello-Jeli's appointment highlights his practicality and diligence, as described by the Sultan, who emphasized his instrumental role in managing land distribution, food, and cattle allocation within the community. The titleholder's responsibilities extend to ensuring equitable distribution of resources during times of abundance and scarcity.\n\nBorn on July 13, 1962, Bello-Jeli is a descendant of the influential Sarkin Sudan Muhammadu Bello and holds a degree in Accounting from Bayero University, Kano. A Chartered Accountant with extensive experience across organizations such as Deloitte, Adetona, Isichei & Co., and the United Bank for Africa (UBA), he is deeply committed to humanitarian efforts in Sokoto State and throughout Nigeria.\n\nIn response to his new title, Bello-Jeli expressed gratitude to the Sultan, acknowledging that the recognition would motivate him to further his humanitarian work both within and beyond Sokoto State. He also underscored the importance of traditional institutions in fostering peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, urging the public to support these vital structures.\n\nOther recipients honored at the ceremony included Alhaji Murtala Abdulkadir-Dan’Iya as Dallatun Sokoto, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar as Fagacin Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Hussain as Sarkin Bai, and Professor Mansur Ibrahim as Danmasanin Sokoto. Additional titles were awarded to Professor Ishaq Oloyede (Kuliyan Sokoto), Dr. Peter Igoh (Kakakin Daular Usmaniya), lawmaker Almustapha Rabah (Bauran Sokoto), Abubakar Sadiq (Sarkin Dawaki Tsakar Gida), Dr. Balarabe Kakale (Wakilin Makarantar Daular Usmaniya), Alhaji Bello Abbas (Wakilin Tarihin Daular Usmaniya), and Alhaji Gandi Umar (Sarkin Galmar Sarkin Musulmi). The event was marked by the presentation of biographies for each title holder and drew notable guests from Nigeria and abroad.",
  "summary": "The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has turbaned Alhaji Abdulqadir Bello-Jeli as the Sarkin Fulotin Sokoto in recognition of his contributions to the country. The ceremony took place on Sunday, with 12 other prominent individuals also receiving traditional titles. During the event, the Sultan described Bello-Jeli as a practical and hardworking person who […] Sultan turbans…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}