All seems set for the turbaning of the transportation minister Mr Rotimi Amaechi, as the Dan Amanar Daura (Trusted Son of Daura) by the Emir of Daura, Umar Farouk Umar, on February 5.
Daura is the home of President Muhammadu Buhari, and home to the University of Transportation, donated to the Nigerian Government by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
It would be the first traditional title that the minister would be accepting and celebrating.
The Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Transportation, Eric Ojiekwe, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said the title is in recognition of his contributions to Nigeria’s development.
He said Mr Amaechi will be honoured, especially for his effort in bringing to life the rail sector that has been moribund for over three decades.
He said the turbaning ceremony would take place at the palace in Daura, Katsina state, by 11:00 a.m.
“The highlight of the occasion will be a royal durbar in honour of the Minister and invited dignitaries,” the ministry spokesperson added.