Fika Emirate honours Dikko Umar with traditional title

Story from Ibraheem Hamza Muhammad

The Fika Emirate Council in Yobe State has honoured Air Marshal Muhammad Dikko Umar (rtd) former Chief of Air Staff with traditional title of Ja’idinawa, literally meaning Chief Judge.

The Emir of Fika, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa approved the royal appointment as contained in a letter signed by the Galadima Fika, Air Commodore Ibrahim Alkali ( rtd ) on behalf of the Fika Emirate Council in Potiskum.

The letter of the royal appointment was presented by the leader of the delegation, Dr Adamu Fika, Zarma of Fika to the new royal Chief Judge, Air Marshal Muhammad Dikko Umar in his residence in Abuja.

The delegation included AVM Alkali Mamu, Baraden Fika, Abu Masaya, Midalan Fika; Abbu Masaya, Moi Soro Fika and Ali Fika.

Dr Adamu Fika said, “The Emir and his council are honouring you with the traditional title considering your immense contribution to national development, Corporate Social Responsibility, (CSR) and humanitarian services to the people.

“These sterling qualities make the emirate to honour you with a royal title. The Emirate wish you to continue your contributions in community and national development.” Said Alhaji Adamu Fika.

In his response, AM MD Umar said, “I am happy and thankful with the royal appointment bestowed on me by the Emir of Fika, Alhaji Muhammad Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa and his council.

“I pledge to continue contributing my quota to the people irrespective of their social, ethnic or religious background”.

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