The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has commended Cross River state governor for appointing a Kano indigene as a commissioner and others as aides in his government, describing him as a detribalized Nigerian.
In a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday morning and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Kano Emirate Council, Abubakar Balarabe Kofar Naisa, the Emir made this disclosure during a courtesy call on the Governor at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Calabar.
He urged other governors to work towards national cohesion by emulating Ayade’s nationalistic posture.
The Kano monarch was in Calabar for his installation as the new Pro- Chancellor of the University of Calabar.
According to him, “I wish to express my deep appreciation to the Governor for appointing Northerners, especially Kano indigenes into his government.
“There is a Commissioner in the Governor’s cabinet who is from Kano. This is heartwarming. I urge other Governors from other parts of Nigeria to work towards national cohension by taking a cue from Governor Ayade.
