The Governor of Nassarawa state who named his twins after President Buhari and Senator Umar AI-Makura has revealed the reason for his decision.
GoldenNewsNg gathered that the Governor said the decision to name his children after Buhari and Al-Makura was based on the respect he has for the two leaders.
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He stated this on Tuesday at the naming ceremony of the twins delivered by his second wife, Hajiya Farida Abdullahi Sule.
The ceremony was held at the Palace of the Governor’s father, Chief of Gudu in Akwanga LGA, Alhaji Sule Bawa.
“I named them after President Muhammadu Buhari and Senator Umar Tanko Al-Makura for the recognition and respect I have for the two leaders.
“I pledge to continue to champion the quest for better education for the entire children in the state,” he said.
The event was attended by notably, the State Deputy Governor, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Alh. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi.