The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has commended Cross River state Governor, Ben Ayade for appointing a Kano indigene as Commissioner and others as aides in his government.
A statement by the Emirate’s Chief Press Secretary, Abubakar Kofar-Naisa on Thursday, said the monarch described Governor Ayade as a detribalized Nigerian.
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According to the statement, the Emir made the remarks on Wednesday during a courtesy call on the Governor at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Calabar, Cross River State.
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He urged other governors to work towards national cohesion by emulating Ayade’s nationalistic posture.
The Kano monarch was in Calabar for his installation as the new Pro-Chancellor of the University of Calabar.
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“I wish to express my deep appreciation to the Governor for appointing Northerners, especially Kano indigenes into his government.
“There is a Commissioner in the Governor’s cabinet who is from Kano. This is heartwarming. I urge other Governors from other parts of Nigeria to work towards national cohesion by taking a cue from Governor Ayade,” the Emir was quoted as saying in the statement.
