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Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by milann: 5:42pm On Sep 26, 2021
The Emir of Argungu, HRH Sumaila Mera on Sunday conferred the traditional title of Kakakin Kebbi (Cultural Ambassador of Kebbi) on the Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the turbaning which took place at the forecourt of the Palace of the Emir in Argungu town, Kebbi State was on the sideline of the 2021 World Tourism Day to be celebrated in Birnin-Kebbi on Monday.

Speaking at the event, the Emir said the title was conferred on the minister because of his “courage and strength of character in projecting the image of Nigeria locally and internationally”.

Specifically, the Emir said the emirate honoured the minister with the title as a show of appreciation for his effort in promoting the Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival to attain international status.

NAN reports that the annual festival which attracts local and international participants and tourists was in 2017 listed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity .

The Emir also commended past Ministers of Culture and Tourism for their efforts in promoting the festival nationally since 1970.

“Traditionally, Kakakin is an instrument which attracts attention. From the authority of the Emir and the entire people of the emirate, it has now been handed over to the recipient.

“The bearer of the instrument is the trumpet of the Argungu Emirate and he will be traditionally referred to as Kakakin.

“This gesture will be permanently recorded in the annal of our history that the minister is the Kakakin Kebbi.

“On behalf of the entire people of the emirate, I welcome you most warmly and I want to assure you that we will involve you in all matters of importance in the emirate,” he said.

The traditional rulers charged the minister to reciprocate the gesture by continuing to promote the cultural heritage of Kebbi and Argungu emirate in particular.

He assured that the emirate and the country at large would benefit from the wealth of experience of the minister.

The minister thanked the Emir and the entire people of the emirate for their affection and generosity in bestowing the honour and title of Kakakin Kebbi on him.

“As the cultural ambassador of Kebbi, I will endeavour that we develop all the festivals in the four emirates in the state in a manner that they will be globally recognised.

“I will also work assiduously to ensure these festivals become magnet to unite Nigeria and make the state a global tourist destination,” he said.

The minister said the choice of Kebbi for the 2021 celebration of the World Tourism Day was not just by coincidence but well planned and thought out.

According to him, Kebbi state is one of the frontline cultural and tourism destinations and all the four emirates in the state havensellable cultural heritages.

“The Argungu fishing and cultural festival is known not just in Nigeria but all over the world and I am proud to say that it is one of the five festivals that have been ascribed intangible heritage of UNESCO.

“The festival should not be seen from the view point of fishing and entertainment alone. rather it should be seen as a symbol of unity,” he said.

Mohammed said the Hottungo festival in Gwandu emirate of Kebbi is celebrated annually by the Fulani tribe to thank Allah for the safe return of their cattle.

He said the Regatta Carnival , celebrated in Yauri Emirate of Kebbi started way back as a measure for protecting bridal trains which were being attacked on the river in those days.


Alhaji. Lai Mohammed in red traditional regalia shortly after his turbaning as “Kakakin Kebbi” meaning Cultural Ambassador of Kebbi by the Emir of Argungu, HRH Sumaila Mera in Argungu town of Kebbi state. Photo /NAN

The minister said the Uhola festival in Zuru Emirate is celebrated annually at the end of harvest to thank God for bountiful agricultural produce.

“I am glad that a lot of these cultural practices have been largely modernised.

“In particular is the practice where a prospective bridegroom have to stay seven years in the farm of a father in- law before he can be given his bride,” he said.

The minister said Nigerians are people with history and past and all their festivals are element for unity and oneness.

He appealed to the private sector to invest in culture and festivals, stressing that they were the heritage that would be handed over to the children unborn.

NAN reports that the highlights of the event included the hiding of the minister from the crowd shortly after his arrival at the palace with his entourage.

He was later brought out by the Galadima Argungu, Alhaji Murtala Umary who offered prayers and led the minister to a prepared mat on a platform where he sat with Ulamas.

While sitting on the mat, the minister was adorned with his traditional regalia comprising a long red royal cap, a big gown, another chieftancy long gown and turban on his head.

While the decoration was going on , the citation of the minister was read and he was later lifted up by the Galadima who presented him to the Emir.

The Emir offered the minister with his instruments of office, a long trumpet and another short one which he said symbolised what he would use in projecting the virtue, culture and traditions of Argungu and Kebbi.

https://m.guardian.ng/news/lai-mohammed-turbaned-kakakin-kebbi/

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by PrinceOfLagos: 5:42pm On Sep 26, 2021
I trust that he lied to achieve this useless title

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by duro4chang(m): 5:48pm On Sep 26, 2021
Mitcheew!!!

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by donbachi(m): 5:51pm On Sep 26, 2021
Nka can lie kebbi.

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by gabolak(m): 5:54pm On Sep 26, 2021
Turbaned or making of a TALIBAN?

Ayam not understanding ooooo

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by nairavsdollars(f): 6:00pm On Sep 26, 2021
ok. let's vote for him as president in 2023
Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by Debauhaus1990(m): 6:01pm On Sep 26, 2021
Good for him
Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by NwaNimo1(m): 6:01pm On Sep 26, 2021

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by triple996(m): 6:05pm On Sep 26, 2021
Bitter waillers go soon land cheesy.
Savage pigs

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by Totilopussylick(m): 6:23pm On Sep 26, 2021
PrinceOfLagos:
I trust that he lied to achieve this useless title
your Technically right cheesy.

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by Totilopussylick(m): 6:24pm On Sep 26, 2021
nairavsdollars:
ok. let's vote for him as president in 2023
you lead others follow.
Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by Fernandeswagger(m): 6:42pm On Sep 26, 2021
The title sounds like kakaki. Very fitting for a talkative and a lying machine.

More lies incoming grin

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by Yobabad: 7:51pm On Sep 26, 2021
So that he can lie more and deceive more local Yoruba Muslims abi,

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by InHeaven(m): 7:55pm On Sep 26, 2021
Alhaj Olayiwola Muhammad, The Newest oloye in Town, Kakakin Kebbi, Oye a m'ori o.

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by Customized: 5:11am On Sep 27, 2021
Congratulations to him
More power to his Tongue ��

Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by OrdinaryNigeria(m): 5:11am On Sep 27, 2021
U don mean it
Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by brosom(m): 5:12am On Sep 27, 2021
I don't care to read it the news,

I know it's full of lies..
Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by ddeola: 5:13am On Sep 27, 2021
I laff in fulfude grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin
Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by Thebigheart: 5:13am On Sep 27, 2021
L M
Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by Aidejay(m): 5:13am On Sep 27, 2021
"You can dress a frog up in satin and lace and it is still a frog."

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by Simplebeauty: 5:14am On Sep 27, 2021
undecided

undecided
Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by Millimann: 5:15am On Sep 27, 2021
Henceforth, anything proclamation from that emirate will not be taken seriously.

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by Comedian2019: 5:19am On Sep 27, 2021
If you lie your way to a position, you'll soon lose it.
Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by contigiency(m): 5:26am On Sep 27, 2021
nairavsdollars:
ok. let's vote for him as president in 2023

It will not be a bad idea.
Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by sammyj: 5:27am On Sep 27, 2021
If they like let him be mummified as an ancient legend, he is not going anywhere in politics again. Lie is a goner !!! shocked shocked
Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by beeblack: 5:34am On Sep 27, 2021
He deserves the tittle because of his ability to defend rubish.

Now he has been bought to defend Fulanis and their �, so that if Fulanis enter farm and destroy the crop, he will definitely accuse the farmer for not fencing his farm.

Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by backtalkG(m): 6:05am On Sep 27, 2021
More lies to his brain
Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by tamdun: 6:09am On Sep 27, 2021
Kaakaki, only lai Muhammad can get that title in Nigeria, he's truly a kaakaki grin

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Re: Lai Mohammed Turbaned Kakakin Kebbi by mokoh(m): 6:13am On Sep 27, 2021
Them just they give tittle to anyhow people now the tittle is worthless in the eyes of Nigeria's

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