From Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi
The Village Head of Lando in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Dr. Umar Aliyu Shayi, has received a delegation on a courtesy visit to his palace.
The delegation was led by the Bauchi State Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Hon. Mohammad Maiwada.
Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner commended the traditional leadership style of Dr. Shayi and prayed for a successful reign. He lauded Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration for its impactful policies, initiatives and programmes aimed at fostering good governance and development across the state.
According to him, the creation of new traditional domains by the present administration is a deliberate step to strengthen grassroots governance, promote peace and drive sustainable development.
Responding, the Village Head of Lando, Ambassador Umar Aliyu Shayi, thanked Almighty Allah for the opportunity to serve his people. He called on the people of Lando to continue to support the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed.
He stressed that unity and peace remain the bedrock of meaningful development that directly impacts the lives of the common man.
In a related development, community leaders and stakeholders in Lando have described Dr. Shayi as a God-fearing, just and law-abiding leader.
They appreciated Governor Bala Mohammed for creating additional traditional stools in the interest of peace and economic prosperity, and commended the Emir of Bauchi, His Royal Highness, Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, CFR, for turbaning Dr. Shayi as Village Head of Lando.
According to them, his experience as Permanent Secretary of the Bauchi State Vigilante and Forestry Security Service Agency, Director-General (Security) to the Governor, and ACG Operations of the Nigeria Hunters and Forestry Security Service, as well as his traditional title as Hero of Waja Kingdom, conferred by the Bala Waja of Gombe State, will bring more development and peace to Lando, Bauchi State and Nigeria at large.

