By Bashir Hassan Abubakar
Bauchi Metropolis was agog with the traditional annual Sallah Durbar with people coming out massively to cheer the horse riders.
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As early as 9:00 AM on Thursday, traditional title holders under the leadership of the Emir of Bauchi Dr. Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu rode on their horses in colourful costumes to pay homage to the Bauchi State Governor Sanetor Bala Mohammed.
The Governor, his family, members of the State Executive Council and dignitaries from within and outside the State took their seats at the grand stand of the Government House where each traditional title holder and his entourage take turn on their horse back to pay him homage amidst fanfare and pageantry.
The Governor had earlier congratulated Muslim Faithfuls for witnessing the completion of the Ramadan Fast and called for prayers for peace, unity and prosperity of Bauchi and Nigeria at large.
He appealed for the continued understanding, cooperation and support of the citizens towards the realization of the noble objective.
In his remarks, the Emir, Dr. Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu thanked the Governor for reaching out to the citizens with food palliative before and during the just concluded Ramadan Fast.
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