Bauchi State government has presented letter of appointment to Adamu Umar Toro as the first Emir of Toro, carved out of the Bauchi Emirate.
Presenting the appointment letter on behalf of Governor Bala Mohammed, Secretary to the state government, Aminu Hammayo, said the essence of creating additional Emirates in the state is for the Bala Mohammed-led administration to open up the state for more economic prosperity and sense of belonging.
He charged the new Emir to be law-abiding in the discharge of his duties and rule the people with fairness, justice and truth irrespective of ethno-religious and social differences.
Responding, the new Emir of Toro thanked Governor Bala Mohammed for the recognition and prayed Allah to reward him abundantly.
He also pledged to always be loyal and supportive of the Government policies and programmes.
Friends, relations and well-wishers had converged at the Palace of the Emir in Toro in order to be part of the history-making and epoch occasion of the formal presentation of the letter of appointment.
Meanwhile, barely few days after the creation of additional Emirates, Chiefdoms and Districts in Bauchi State, People of Toro Emirate, one of the created Thirteen Emirates have requested for elevation of their Emir to Second Class rather than the Third Class status bestowed on the Emir.
The appeal was made on behalf of the people by Comrade Abdulfatah Muazu, President, Toro Uplift, in a letter addressed to the Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, copies of which were made available to Journalists on Friday.
The letter, titled ‘Formal Appeal for Consideration of District Elevation’, reads: ‘We extend our sincere gratitude to you, Governor Bala Mohamed, for your recent decision to elevate the District Heads of Toro, Jama’a, and Lame to the status of Second Class and Third Class Emirs. This recognition is appreciated by the youth of Toro Local Government Area.’