By Abubakar, Rabilu Gombe

The District Head of Shongom, His Royal Highness Mr Dahiru Alfayo Yusuf, has conferred the traditional title of Jakadan Shongom upon Mr. Osu Etemu Omowoma in recognition of his distinguished service, integrity, and contribution to the development of society.

The colourful turbaning ceremony, held at the Royal Palace in Shongom, brought together community leaders, friends, associates, and well wishers who gathered to celebrate the honour bestowed on Mr. Omowoma a respected professional and Senior Manager with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Gombe Branch.

Speaking during the event, guests described the new Jakadan Shongom as a man of humility, hard work, and character whose professional excellence and community service have earned him the admiration of many.

The ceremony, chaired by a close friend and senior colleague, expressed the chairman’s delight and gratitude to the royal palace for the privilege of presiding over such a culturally significant event.

He noted that the honour reflects not only personal achievement but also the timeless value of traditional institutions in recognising service and promoting unity.

In his remarks, Mr. Omowoma expressed appreciation to His Royal Highness for the rare honour, pledging to continue upholding the dignity and responsibilities that come with the title.

The conferment of Jakadan Shongom, meaning Ambassador of Shongom, signifies royal recognition of Mr. Omowoma’s positive impact within and beyond his professional sphere.

Indeed, the celebration marked not just a royal conferment but a tribute to character, leadership, and service to humanity a recognition truly well deserved.

By Our Correspondent

In a colourful traditional ceremony held in Gabukka, Gombe Local Government Area, the District Head of Gabukka, Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi, has turbaned Alhaji Hassan Adamu as the new Sallaman Gabukka, marking his official induction into the Gabukka traditional council.

The event, attended by community leaders, family members, friends, and well-wishers, showcased the rich cultural heritage and deep respect for traditional institutions in Gombe State. The ceremony featured cultural displays, prayers, and goodwill messages from dignitaries across the state.

While presenting the turban, the Village Head, Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi, described the appointment of Alhaji Hassan Adamu as well-deserved, noting his long-standing contributions to community development, peacebuilding, and humanitarian service in the area.

He urged the new Sallama to uphold the values of honesty, fairness, and service to humanity, adding that traditional titles in Gabukka are bestowed only on individuals with proven integrity and commitment to the welfare of the people.

In his acceptance speech, Alhaji Hassan Adamu expressed deep gratitude to the Village Head and the entire Gabukka Emirate Council for finding him worthy of the honour. He pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him by supporting the council’s efforts toward promoting unity, progress, and cultural preservation.

The event drew prominent personalities from within and outside Gombe, including traditional titleholders, political leaders, and youth representatives, all of whom commended the District Head for recognizing Alhaji Hassan Adamu’s exemplary character and community service.

The new Sallaman Gabukka’s turbaning is seen as a step toward strengthening traditional governance and enhancing community participation in local development initiatives across Gombe State.

By Abubakar Rabilu Gombe

In a landmark recognition of royal heritage and decades of public service, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, has elevated Dr. Ibrahim Jalo Daudu to the historic title of Tafarki one of Hausa tradition’s most revered honors.

Dr. Daudu, a prominent member of the Bubayero royal family and distinguished statesman, has long been celebrated for his contributions to governance and the development of Gombe State.

He served as the pioneer Commissioner for Health, later becoming the State’s Head of Service, and rose to the position of Federal Permanent Secretary in the State House, Currently, he represents Adamawa, Gombe, and Taraba States as a Federal Commissioner in the Civil Service Commission.

This honor holds deep ancestral significance for Dr. Daudu, whose grandfather served as Gombe’s first District Head during the emirate’s historic relocation from Gombe Abba to Nafada and eventually to the present-day Gombe city.

The Tafarki title traditionally reserved for a king’s son or elder brother symbolizes wisdom, moral guidance, and the privilege of advising and correcting the monarch when necessary.

Its origins trace back to the Hausa Bakwai era, first conferred during Sarkin Katsina Umaru Dallaje’s reign.

The Emir Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III hailed Dr. Daudu’s “unparalleled wisdom, administrative experience, and royal lineage,” describing him as uniquely positioned to serve as Senior Adviser to the Emirate Council.

In his response, Dr. Daudu expressed profound gratitude to the Emir and the council, pledging to “serve with integrity, promote peace and unity, and preserve the rich traditions of the Gombe Emirate.”