Visit to Kano, October 13, 2003, for the 40th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of the Emir of Kano, HRH Alhaji (Dr.) Ado Bayero

Governor Nnamani being received by the Kano State Commissioner for Education at the airport.

Governor Nnamani being welcomed by a representative of the Emir of Kano at the airport.

Atilogwu cultural troupe of Ndigbo in Kano in an acrobatic display on Governor Nnamani's arrival at the airport.

Governor Nnamani admires a gift presented by the President of Nkanu Development Union, Kano State, Chief Cletus Owoh, at the airport reception.

Governor Nnamani shakes hands with the President of Enugu State indigenes resident in Kano, Chief J. C. Nnaji, at the airport.

Governor Nnamani chats with the leaders of Enugu State indigenes resident in Kano, after their meeting with the governor.

Governor Nnamani in an engaging discussion with the Kano State Commissioner for Education who accompanied him to the late Mallam Aminu Kano's residence.

Governor Nnamani and another official of the Kano State government.

Governor Nnamani in close discussion with famous Kano tycoon and Islamic leader, Sheik Halifa Ishaiku Rabiu, during the governor's courtesy visit to his Kano residence.

Governor Nnamani in exchanges banters with the President of the Association for the Advancement of the Rights of Nigerian Shareholders, Dr, Farouk Umar, at Sheik Rabiu's residence.

Governor Nnamani listening to the son-in-law of the late Mallam Aminu Kano, Abba Aminu Kano (right). Sitting in the middle is the late statesman's daughter.

Governor Nnamani addressing members of the family of the late Mallam Aminu Kano.

Governor Nnamani is greeted warmly by the famous Kano billionaire businessman, Islamic leader and philanthropist, Sheik Ishiaku Rabiu (center), wearing the 'babariga' gift from the sheik.

Governor Nnamani in a group photograph with the family members and associates of Sheik Ishiaku Rabiu, and a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly who accompanied the governor on the visit (in brown attire).

Governor Nnamani being accompanied to his car by Sheik Ishaiku Rabiu, his sons and associates after the governor's courtesy visit to his residence.

Governor Nnamani with former Nigerian Minister of Information and now Political Adviser to President Obasanjo, Prof. Jerry Gana, at the 40th anniversary celebration of the coronation of the Emir of Kano, Dr. Ado Bayero. Behind them is Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Presidential Adviser on Inter-Party Affairs.

President Olusegun Obasanjo arrives with the Emir of Kano, Alhaji (Dr.) Ado Bayero, at the Murtala Muhammed Library Complex, Kano, venue of the anniversary celebration.

President Obasanjo making a speech at the occasion.

Left to right: The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Maccido; the celebrant and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero; President Obasanjo; and Kano State Governor, Alhaji Shekarau, at the anniversary celebration.

Left to right: The Chairman of PDP, Chief Audu Ogbe; former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon; the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Maccido; the celebrant and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero; President Olusegun Obasanjo; Kano State Governor, Alhaji Shekarau; and President of the Nigerian Senate, Chief Adolphus Wabara, at the occasion.

 


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