President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the new Emir ofKatagum, Baba Umar Farouq, who succeeded his father and late emir, Kabir Umar. Commending the Katagum Emirate Council and the Bauchi State Government for the peaceful transition of power, the President said the new emir is a worthy successor to his late father.
He enjoined the 12th Emir of Katagum to use his experience as a retired federal permanent secretary to build on the enduring and inspiring legacies of his predecessor.