The Argungu Emirate in Kebbi State, on Friday, bestowed its revered traditional title of Kibiyan Kabi (Commander of the Archers) on the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu.
The former Governor of Abia State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senator was earlier notified of the conferment in a letter from the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Mohammed Mera.
Kalu, who arrived Kebbi on Thursday with his entourage, was duly received by Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and the enthusiastic and good people of Kebbi State.
Also honoured alongside Kalu is the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan, with the title of ‘Ganuwan Kabi’ of Kebbi Emirate.
In the presence of other palace monarchs, dignitaries, government officials, fellow lawmakers and well wishers gathered at the palace, the Abia North Senator and Ahmed Lawan were turbaned and garlanded with traditional attires as required by tradition.
Kalu was also given a Bow and Arrow which signified the meaning of the title.
Some of the dignitaries present were Sultan of Sokoto, Shehu of Borno , Governor of Yobe State and National Chairman of APC, Governors of Kebbi, Katsina and Sokoto states, Senate Majority Leader , All former Governors of Sokoto and Kebbi states; representative of Speaker of House of Representatives and many other notable dignitaries.
