Kalu’s acceptance letter goes thus: “I am indeed happy to confirm my acceptance of the highly revered traditional title of ‘Dan Baiwan Hausa’ of Daura
Idris Adisa
As accolades continue to pour in for the newly turbaned Dan Baiwan Hausa of Daura and former Abia State Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Nigerians should emulate the honouree’s selfless, patriotic and charismatic attributes. These special traits in Kalu endeared him not only to Daura Emirate but the country at large. I say this because Kalu remains one of the few prominent Nigerians who do not allow religion, ethnicity and politics affect their relationships with people. Kalu’s large humility, boundless compassion and profuse goodwill would not allow him to discriminate against anyone.
As part of activities marking the 2018 Eid el-Kabir on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, the Daura Emirate Council rolled out the drums and laid the red carpet to honour Abia-born Kalu.
The event, which was held amid pomp and circumstance at the ancient palace of the Emir of Daura, had in attendance prominent Nigerians, including Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Lalong, Minister of Communication, Barr. Adebayo Shittu, Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa (representative of Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State), Eze Ndigbo of Daura, Igwe Ferdinand Osunkwo, Hon. Edozie Madu, Sen. Uche Ekwunife, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, Mr. Bayo Fatusin, Hon. Ben Kalu, Hon. Chibuike Jonas, Sen. Ayogu Eze and Prince Flavian Enwezoh.
The gesture by the Daura Emirate Council, not being the same region Kalu comes from, is a further testament that Nigeria is united and indivisible. Anyway, the honouree was born in Aba, had his university education in Maiduguri and settled for business in Lagos and other parts of the country. Considering these highlighted attributes and coupled with Kalu’s unending contributions to nation- building, especially in the areas of peace advocacy, humanity, wealth creation, politics and international diplomacy, the honour is well-deserved. Hence, the emirate council made the right choice.
In his letter of offer of conferment of traditional title of “Dan Baiwan Hausa” on Kalu, Emir of Daura, HRH Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, said: “Your achievements in youth development are commendable and appreciable, apart from your contribution to Abia State and the country, let alone your philanthropic behaviour of supporting less-privileged ones.
“Based on such outstanding and commendable contributions, my council and I resolved to honour you with this very important traditional title of ‘Dan Baiwan Hausa.’
“Therefore, on behalf of the entire members of my council and its entire staff, accept my congratulations and I wish you God’s guidance and protection in facing the challenges ahead.”
Like the Emir rightly stated in his message, Kalu had, over the years, demonstrated his capacity to the world as a consummate politician, renowned global business mogul, statesman and philanthropist par excellence. Kalu’s boldness, forthrightness, goodwill and intimidating profile paved the way for the honour by Daura Emirate Council. This is a manifestation that whatever you are doing, do it right.
Promising to sustain his good works, Kalu, in his letter of acceptance, emphasized that the chieftaincy title bestowed on him was a reflection of the Emir’s patriotism and disposition to a united Nigeria.
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