Orji Kalu, the ‘Danbaiwan-Hausa’.unch
A former governor of Abia state, Orji Kalu has been conferred with the traditional title of “Danbaiwan-Hausa”.
The title which was conferred on Mr. Kalu by the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruq on Wednesday, August 22, was in recognition of his efforts toward the development of Abia and Nigeria at large.
Faruq said this on Wednesday in his palace in Daura, Katsina state when he conferred the title on the former governor.
The monarch, who described Kalu as peace promoter, noted that the title has made him the representative of the Hausa in the entire Ibo land in the country.
‘’We appreciate your contributions to the business sector in Nigeria and your efforts in peacebuilding for the good of community.
‘’We also appreciate the love you have for our son; I urge you to continue your campaigns for President Muhammadu Buhari,” he said.
Faruq stated that throughout the Hausa land, it is only the Daura Emirate that can confer that title to anybody, which means a ‘’Gifted son of Hausa Kingdom.”
Responding, Kalu commended the Emir for the title and assured the monarch that he would continue to do more for the development and unity of the country.
Kalu proceeded to the residence of President Muhammadu Buhari after the turban, where he held a closed-door meeting with the President.