Twenty two days after the transition of the late Emir of Borgu Kingdom HRH Sen. Dr Haliru Dantoro, Kitoro 111, his son HRH Mohammad S. Haliru Dantoro, has taken over the stool.
The city of Borgu literally stood still as royal fathers and dignitaries arrived early yesterday to witness the traditional ceremony beside the palace grounds.
Visibly pleased with the warm, joyous reception given him by the cheering crowd, the new Emir thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and Niger Governor Abubakar Sani Bello for their support after the transition of his late father.
He appreciated the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu (Jagaban Borgu) and other eminent friends “for standing firmly with us during our trying moments.”
The ceremony of entering the palace also known as ‘the Kibokpen Rites’ represents the formal entry into and the taking over of the palace along with the presentation of the royal staff of office to the new Emir.
Having chosen to select the royal staff of Kitoro, the new Emir chose to be addressed as ‘Kitoro 1V.’
He called on his people to join hands with him and the government to maintain peace in the country.
“Let us join hands in line with government change policies to promote education, cultural revival, industries, health care, housing, mining, and tourism.
“Together, working side by side, putting our differences aside, we shall achieve a lot for our people and nation,” he said.
