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Kano Emirate - Ado Bayero @ 45 - Sent by Salim Niang
"Assalâmou 'aleykoum",
Chers membres et collabotateurs de la Commission "Information & Communication" du GRAD.
Chers "Webmestres & Bloggers" de la "Al-Fayda Attijâniyya".
Depuis le 09/11, la "TRIUMPH PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED" de Kano publie un numéro quasi-spécial sur le 45ème Anniversaire de "His Highness", Alhadji Ado BAYERO sur le trone de l'Emirat.
Il s'agit de neuf titres, sur ce "Mouqaddam & Talibé" de Baye, édités dans l'hebdomadaire "SUNDAY TRIUMPH" qui est, heureusement, disponible en ligne :
D'autres articles sont libellés sur l'anniversaire et ses manifestations dans le "DAILY" et le "WEEKEND" du Groupe "TRIUMPH".
Par ailleurs, on vous fait parvenir ci-après un bouquet additionnel sur ce "Méga-Evènement" ; une célébration "Nation Wide" au Nigeria :
-un article publié ce jour par la "DAILY TRUST" et qui est relayé par "ALLAFRICA".
-un article publié le 09/11, sur "VANGUARD" et qui met en exergue les hommages du Président Yar'Adua et les témoignages de GOWON, l'ex-président.
A défaut de les publier, tel qu'ils sont, sur vos différents supports communautaires, au bonheur des anglophiles, veuillez nous bonifier, de synthèses et/ou de traitements circonstanciés en langue française. -Le concours de la "Get together" s/c de A.-B. SARR de la DETBN-UCAD pourrait vous être précieux.
Merci, ziyara & longue vie à Son Altesse, à toutes les autorités spirituelles de notre communauté, à tous les leaders de l'Islâm et de la "Attarîqa Attijâniyya", à nous-mêmes et à tous les êtres qui nous sont chers.
Fraternellement,
Votre condisciple.
1.-Kano Emirate - Ado Bayero @ 45.
Daily Trust (Abuja) 14 October 2008
By Ujudud Shariff
It was sometime in October 1963 that Alhaji Ado Bayero was crowned the Emir of Kano to succeed his late uncle Muhammad Inuwa, thereby becoming the 13th Emir since the Sokoto Jihad in 1804. He is therefore 45 years old on the throne making him the longest-reigning emir in Kano. Bayero is certainly a man of destiny whose reign has been most exciting and eventful.
Like Prophet Yusuf, whose father Prophet Yaqub and grandfather, Prophet Ishaq were both prophets of God, Bayero's father (Abdullahi Bayero, 1926-1953) and (Muhammadu Abbas 1903-1919) were both emirs of Kano. In fact, his two great grandfathers were also emirs beginning with the second emir, Ibrahim Dabo, who reigned between 1819 and 1846 and Abdullahi, the father of Abbas, who reigned between 1855 and 1883.
Kano is therefore getting agog to celebrate the 45th anniversary of their highly-respected Emir in November with organising committees already set up. The National Organising Committee was set up by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar (III) under the chairmanship of the Emir of Kazaure, Alhaji Najib Adamu. The Local Organising Committee under Professor Sani Zahraddin was recently inaugurated by the Kazaure emir. We rejoice with the Emir for this great feat and thank God for witnessing it. I was there in 1963 when he received his staff of office at the Kofar Mata stadium, Kano. As a young primary three school kid, one recalls the exhilarating excitement and glorious ceremony at the time.
History is now set to repeat itself as Kano is mobilising for the ceremony being organised by the Caliphate itself in honour of one of its commanders during the jihad, the Sarkin Yaki of the whole Caliphate and the Emir of Kano. One of the events being slated is a public lecture at which President Umaru Yar'adua is expected to attend. The Guest Lecturer is no other than the Dan Masani of Kano himself, Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule. The Emir's contemporary and schoolmate, no one is better suited to talk about the Emir than the Dan Masani who knew him right from an early age of life. He is a witness to virtually all the Emir's achievements in life: whether as a policeman, a diplomat or as an emir. The lecture is expected to be very revealing and promising: we will probably know how and what makes come to come to become!
The legacy of Bayero's reign is quite chequered and will be remembered for centuries to come. Though this is not his eulogy, occasions of this nature demand the recounting of someone's achievements in his lifetime. I believe he will best be remembered and cherished as a dynamic sustainer of both tradition and change in Kano. While supporting modernity and change in all aspects of the society, he also vigorously championed the preservation of traditions of the royalty and the Hausa culture and Islam. How he survived the military and civilian administrations since the First Republic is still a mystery to me.
Maybe one day, historians will tell us the secret behind his success in maintaining the balance between tradition and modernity with honour and dignity. He is today one of the greatest promoters of Islam in Kano in all the 44 local government areas. He is always very busy either commissioning mosques, Islamic schools or one Islamic school or the other. Islam has received tremendous boost from his active financial and moral support in the state. Similarly, western education blossomed like wildfire during his reign.
Under my very eyes, primary and secondary schools systematically grew and spread throughout Kano. Whereas in the 1960s one could count the number of schools on one's fingers, it is now almost an impossible exercise. For example, in 1967, there were only about five government-owned secondary schools and less number of teachers' colleges in the state; now the number is in hundreds. Kano Emirate under him has expanded now with forty-four district heads even as the Emirate lost some areas with the creation of Jigawa State.
In the field of business, Kano continues to grow with several markets adorning the Emirate. With its slogan as the "Centre of Business", an environment that's conducive for the growth of business and industries was created. His Highness was always present at commissioning industries. The population has also swelled making the state or if you like the Emirate the most populous in the country. The existence of a ready-made market because of its huge captive market makes Kano an additional attraction for business and industries.
Business and industries also attract a large army of job seekers from far and wide with skilled labour of all manner of persons looking for greener pasture. Above all, the personal character of the Emir of humility and integrity and non-involvement in business created an even field and participation of all without any fear of discrimination. To date, the Emir has resisted the temptation to actively participate in business either as a contractor or trader; He has also shielded his children and close relations from engaging in market, trading and government contracts.
Anyone close to him interested in business should do so outside the state. In other words, the principle was that the royalty should not compete with their subjects in their area of livelihood. This singular act to my mind is what makes Bayero a shining example of justice and fairness throughout the Caliphate unlike other places where the royalty is deeply in competition with their subjects, thereby creating disharmony in the system.
Certainly, it has not been smooth sailing for the Emir in the last 45 years. His greatest challenge came in the early 1980s when Governor Muhammad Abubakar Rimi issued him a query for crossing his line of authority. This led to serious breakdown of law and order when the opposition political party seized the opportunity and organised mayhem in the city. A few years later, General Buhari was disciplined together with the Oni of Ife for visiting Israel.
Finally, we congratulate the emir and wish him more years of service to humanity in general and to the people of Kano in particular. We urge him to maintain his role as the father of all and refuse the subterranean pressure to support or be identified with any political party. He should also train his children to avoid getting involved in business as he has been doing and learnt from his father, Emir Abdullahi Bayero. It was said that his father's (Sarki Alhaji's) policy when Arab traders or even British businessmen came to him to send them to the Madaki of Kano (Senior Councillor) to introduce the businessmen to only reputable Kano businessmen. He never sent them to his children or relations as is very common these days elsewhere. We pray to also witness the celebration of his golden jubilee (50th) anniversary in 2013. May the Emir continue to live long!
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2.-Ado Bayero: A Salute To A Humble Aristocrat.
Surajo Garba Karaye
November 10th, 2008
As he celebrates his 45th anniversary on the throne, it is important to review the enviable virtues of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero. What makes Alhaji Ado Bayero such a great and respected personality is not only the nobility of his title, but also the sterling features of his character.
Happy is the king whose throne is founded on the hearts of his people and Alhaji Ado Bayero ranks prominently among traditional rulers in Nigeria who are highly venerated by the high and low of the society.
He enjoys tremendous loyalty, affection and respect of his people because he always identifies with their aspirations. The Emir of Kane leaves no stone unturned to ensure that he supports every issue that can promote the common welfare of his people.
Regarded as one of the longest reigning monarchs in Nigeria, Alhaji Ado Bayero never hesitates to use his office to influence the appointment of his people into public responsibilities whereever such opportunities arise.
Children of the ordinary people are always favoured. Once opportunities for employment exist anywhere, the Emir will ensure his people benefit form such appointments. He doesn’t discriminate between the children of the rich and poor in terms of offering assistance. Despite the exalted stature of his office, Alhaji Ado Bayero opens his doors to the ordinary people. His amazing humility gives them the confidence to approach him with their problems to seek his fatherly intervention
It is not surprising, that Ado Bayero’s authority is founded on love rather than fear. He doesn’t alienate himself from the people, which explains why he enjoys tremendous loyalty from them. Power tends to breed arrogance to the extent that it sometimes makes its holders feel like gods. Not so with Alhaji Ado Bayero who is widely regarded as one the humblest and charismatic aristocrats, not only in Nigeria but also in Africa. His disarming humility and tolerance imbues the people with the confidence to approach him for assistance wherever the need arises.
The pacific virtues of Alhaji Bayero are also worthy of mention. Throughout his reign, he has worked tirelessly to promote peace and harmonious social coexistence among all Nigerians. He is a bridge builder who has demonstrated admirable commitment to promoting religious tolerance and ethnic harmony. Kano State is one of the most complex and sometimes volatile areas in Nigeria. But Alhaji Ado Bayero never abandons the hope for peaceful coexistence; he thus applies his wisdom and skills to hold the country together as one.
During moments of social tensions and convulsions, Alhaji Bayero also discourages public demonstrations because they can get out of hand or be exploited by people with evil intentions. He believes that there is no alternative to peaceful resolution of conflicts.
As a man of wisdom and experience, Alhaji Bayero is always rightly convinced that violence is mutually destructively. That is why he is a consistent advocate for peaceful resolution of conflicts and disagreements.
The fact that Alhaji Ado Bayero is one of the most respected traditional rulers in Nigeria is itself a demonstration of his patriotic credentials. He has won friends and admirers across the country because of his passion for peace, harmony and tolerance.
His leadership qualities are of such degree that successive
administrations in the country constantly seek his advice on national issues. In the course of his reign, he had worked harmoniously with sixteen governors, both military and civilians. All of them left office with praises for Alhaji Ado Bayero because of his avuncular and patriotic role in promoting peace and harmony.
In the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs and the Jamatul Nasril Islam (JNI), the Emir of Kano is one of the highest ranking members of the two bodies. He has contributed in no small measure to the growth of Islam and the promotion of the well-being of muslims.
The Emir attends every Islamic event, no matter how low-key, to demonstrate his commitment to the religion. His graciousness disarms many people because the Emir makes effort to attend every event he is invited. His willingness to identify with the ordinary people and issues affecting them have immensely earned him their love.
Indeed, no tribute to Alhaji Ado Bayero will be complete without a mention of his sense of dignity. According to many accounts by past Nigerian leaders, Alhaji Bayero does not demonstrate greed or use his position to secure personal favours from those in power.
How many Nigerians with Alhaji Ado Bayero’s connection could have resisted the temptation to use their positions for private advantage?
Bayero’s decent character makes him stand out as a man of uncommon virtues by any standard. Rather than seeking private advantage, Alhaji Ado Bayero uses his office to help the weak and poor. He lends his hands to every initiative or endeavour that can bring benefits to the ordinary people.
As he marks his 45th anniversary on the throne, Alhaji Bayero is doubly blessed by God. Spending 45 years on the throne in good health and at the same time enjoying the tremendous goodwill of his people makes him one of the most remarkable and luckiest monarchs in Africa. May God continue to give him guidance, wisdom and direction as he runs the affairs of his people!
3.-45 Years on throne: Gowon commends Ado Bayero. |
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| Written by ABDULSALAM MUHAMMAD |
| Sunday, 09 November 2008 |
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Kano—FORMER head of state,General Yakubu Gowon has described the emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero as a great black African chief that had served as a pillar to successful governments of post independence Nigeria.
General Gowon told a gathering of distinguished country men in Kano during the activities marking the 45 years anniversary of Ado Bayero on the throne of his forefathers that the emir was part of the success story. Gowon who was chairman of the anniversary noted that Bayero lived his life for Nigerian unity, adding that the emir assisted other Nigerian to live a comfortable life in his domain.
He said: "Ado Bayero in every respect was part and parcel of Nigerian success story. He was loyal to me as well as successive regimes in this country, he has and still remains a unifying agent that helped Nigerian feel at home in his domain. Bayero the 13th Fulani emir of Kano stepped into the throne of his forefathers in 1963, when he voluntarily relinquished his ambassadorial posting to Senegal to assume the role."
General Gowon who praised Ado Bayero's legendary patience that saw him surviving 13 heads of state post independence Nigeria era, added that the emir has helped each regime in the areas of keeping law and order.
In a message to the anniversary celebration, President Umar Musa Yar’Adua, delivered by the secretary to the government of the Federation, Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmad, described Ado Bayero as an embodiment of integrity, Justice, humility and accommodation.
Yar’Adua stated that 45 years of Bayero reign in Kano has been a blessing to the people of Kano in particular and Nigeria in general, maintaining that the sibling of 1804 Jihad that purged Hausa land of pagan practices is “source of inspirations, and hope. Ado Bayero is a blessing to the people of Kano and Nigeria, he is a source of hope, and has remained an icon of peace and stability”, Yar’Adua submitted. |
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Alioune Ousmane Thiam
Secretary Media & IT
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