Ex-Zamfara Speaker, Magarya, commends Sultan, congratulates ex-Gov Yari on Sokoto chieftaincy title
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
Former Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya, has congratulated the state’s former Governor, Senator Abdul’azeez Yari Abubakar, on the traditional title of Marafan Sokoto, conferred on him by His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni.
The former Speaker described the traditional title as “a deserving honour for an illustrious son who has made landmark in all areas of life”.
Magarya, who expressed delight at the honour on the prestigious title bestowed on Senator Yari, said that “the recognition in Sokoto is yet another testament to the outstanding contributions of the former Governor to not only in Zamfara State but also the entire North and Nigeria at large.”
While applauding the philanthropic attitude of Senator Yari, Nasiru Magarya acknowledged him as a towering figure, whose zeal for excellence is inspiring to the younger generation and all aspiring leaders.
“Senator Abdul’azeez Yari Abubakar is one of the grassroot politicians we have in Northern Nigeria, and I am always proud to identify with him in moments of celebration because he has proven to be the father of all irrespective of any differences,” Rt. Hon. Magarya said.
He added that, “Marafan Sokoto is not just a title, but one that showcased the extent of value and recognition for someone who has impacted lives positively within and outside his community, state and even region.
“I’m very happy for our father Sen. Yari on the honour that the highly respected Sultanate confered on him and I also share with him the joy that comes with such recognition,” he said.
Magarya, under whom the state’s Assembly witnessed total transformation between 2019 and 2023, noted the increasing expectations that come with the title of “Marafan Sokoto” and prayed to Allah to help the former Governor, Abdul’azeez Yari Abubakar, in sustaining his contributions to the people of not only Zamfara but also Nigeria as a whole, especially in human capital development and reaching out to the unreached.
“I am extremely proud and happy for the title on our Leader,” Rt. Hon. Magarya concluded.
