The APC governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has been honoured with two traditional titles by the Gona and Yamaltu traditional institutions in recognition of his contributions to human capital development and community advancement.
A statement signed by Ibrahim Sani shawai spokesman for Isyaku Gwamna said in Gona Emirate, Dr Gwamna was conferred with the traditional title of Dan Darman Din Gona, while in Yamaltu Emirate, he was honoured with the title of Majen Yamaltu.
The titles were presented by the traditional institutions during separate ceremonies attended by community leaders, traditional title holders and other distinguished members of the communities.
While presenting the title from Gona Emirate, the Sarkin Fulani Gona, Baba Sarkin Fulanin Gona, said Dr Gwamna’s character, dignity and contributions to human development were among the reasons he was considered for the honour.
Responding, Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna expressed appreciation to Almighty Allah, the Emirs of Gona and Yamaltu and their entire Emirates for the honour, describing the title as a responsibility and a call to greater service.
He assured the traditional institution and people of Gona of his commitment to remaining a worthy representative and ambassador of the emirate, saying the honour had further strengthened his resolve to contribute to the development of the people.
From Yamaltu Emirate, Prof. Safiyanu Isyaku, Masoran Yamaltu, conveyed a message of respect and recognition from the traditional institution before Dr Gwamna was conferred with the title of Majen Yamaltu by the Sarkin Yamaltu, Alhaji Dr Abubakar Aliyu.
The APC governorship candidate thanked the traditional institution for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to uphold the dignity and responsibilities attached to the title.
Dr Gwamna said the honours were not merely titles but symbols of trust and expectations from the traditional institutions and the people, stressing that they would inspire him to do more in the areas of human capital development, community empowerment and service to humanity.
He dedicated the honours to the people of Gombe State and reaffirmed his commitment to a politics of unity, dignity, service and development.
