Toro Emirate Council marks first Anniversary

By Alhaji Abdullahi

The Toro Emirate Council in Bauchi State has marked its first anniversary with special prayers for peace, unity and development.

Speaking during the celebration at his palace, the Emir of Toro, Alhaji Umar Adamu Toro commended stakeholders and residents of the area for their contributions towards the growth of the traditional institution since its establishment.

He expressed appreciation to the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for creating additional emirates across the state, describing the initiative as a means of bringing traditional institutions closer to the people.

The Emir said the creation of Toro Emirate had strengthened peaceful coexistence, unity and development in the area, adding that the council had recorded progress in promoting communal harmony and encouraging public support for government policies within its first year.

He also commended the people of Toro for their cooperation and support, urging them to sustain the spirit of unity, peaceful coexistence and collective responsibility while continuing to support initiatives aimed at improving their welfare.

In their separate remarks, the Emir of Jama’a, Alhaji Bala Suleiman, and the Emir of Ezere in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, His Royal Highness Adagom Ezere, congratulated Toro Emirate on attaining its first anniversary.

The two traditional rulers also commended Governor Bala Mohammed for creating additional emirates across Bauchi State, noting the importance of traditional institutions in promoting peace, unity and grassroots development.

The anniversary featured special prayers for the continued peace and development of Toro Emirate, Bauchi State and Nigeria.

The event attracted thousands of people, including traditional rulers, politicians and other prominent personalities from within and outside Bauchi State.