The chairman, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Council of Elders, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has congratulated Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero over his coronation as the 15th Emir of Kano.
Rejoicing with the government and the good people of Kano state on the coronation, Iwuanyanwu said that Igbos will never forget his father’s effort in 1966 in saving Igbo lives during the crises that lead to the civil war.
“His father,the late Emir of Kano HRM Alhaji Ado Bayero was my very good friend. He was a Nigerian monarch who had love for humanity. He made Kano state a home for every Nigerian especially the Igbos, most Igbos regard Kano State as their second home.
“Igbos will never forget his effort in 1966 in saving Igbo lives during the crises that lead to the civil war, even at the end of the civil war, Igbos who had properties in Kano, had their properties returned peacefully to them and the rents collected from their properties during the war was saved and paid to them by HRM Alhaji Ado Bayero and many other Emirs in the North, Igbos did not receive similar treatment in many other parts of the country.
“His Royal Majesty Ado Bayero had so much love for me and my family. | was passionately moved when he came to my state on official ceremony, he preferred staying in my house to staying in luxury of accommodation provided for him by the government. His son Aminu now HRM Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero visited my house many times.
“Kano Emirate was divided into two Emirates namely Bichi and Kano. Some years ago, one of his sons HRM Nasiru Ado Bayero, was crowned the Emir of Bichi, as the Emir of Bichi, he paid me a visit in my home Owerri Imo State with some leading members of his Emirate. We thank God for his blessings”
