The Lamido Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa, on Thursday conferred Vice President Yemi Osinbajo with an honorary title, Jagaban Adamawa.
Osinbajo, who was in Yola to commission some of the state government’s project, accepted the title with greetings from President Buhari, “in-laws” to Adamawa people
Jagaban Adamawa means front-runner of Adamawa.
Laolu Akande, the spokesman of the vice-president, shared some information about the visit on his twitter handle.
“The Lamido confers VP with the honorary title- ‘Jagaban Adamawa’ meaning front-runner of Adamawa, with a colorful presentation of a horse,” Akande wrote on twitter.
“After colorful Durbar parade in honor of VP, he accepts honorary title with greetings from President Buhari, ‘in-laws’ to Adamawa people.
“VP assures that even if it may not be easy, we shall see a new Nigeria soon, noting that rebuilding of Adamawa and north-east region has started.”