The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has turbaned Alhaji Abdulqadir Bello-Jeli as Sarkin Fulotin Sokoto in recognition of his meritorious services to the nation.
Abubakar performed the turbaning on Sunday in a ceremony alongside 12 others, describing the new Sarkin Fuloti as a pragmatic individual who has made enormous contributions to Sokoto State and the country at large.
The traditional title represents the leader in charge of distribution of plots, oversees the transparent distribution of foodstuffs and cattle, among other assignments.
The new Sarkin Fuloti also supervises the distribution of resources among people during periods of both abundance and scarcity to ensure equity.
Bello-Jeli, a descendant of Sarkin Sudan Muhammadu Bello, was born on July 13, 1962, attended Muazu Sarkin Sudan Primary School in Wurno LGA, Federal Government College, Jos, and obtained a Bachelor’s Degre in Accounting from Bayero University, Kano.
The celebrant is a Chartered Accountant who worked at different places including Deloitte, Adetona, Isichei & Co. and United Bank for Africa (UBA), among others.
In his remarks, the celebrant expressed appreciation to the Sultan for the recognition and assured that it would be a booster to his continued humanitarian services to Sokoto State and the nation at large.
Bello-Jeli described traditional institutions as catalysts for peaceful coexistence in society, stressing the need for the public to support them.
The event witnessed the citation of individuals’ biographies and was attended by distinguished personalities from within and outside the country.
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