The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated former Vice President, Alhaji Namadi Sambo, on his turbaning as the Sardaunan Zazzau, saying the traditional recognition is well deserved. Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Leke Baiyewu described Alhaji Sambo as one of the elder statesmen that Kaduna State has produced for Nigeria, He noted that the title of Sardaunan Zazzau is prestigious and is usually reserved for prominent persons like the former vice-president. The Speaker, who is also a prince of the Zazzau Emirate, also emphasized that the Sardaunan Zazzau title bestowed on Alhaji Sambo signifies the high confidence the Emirate has in the ex-VP While expressing his confidence that Alhaji Sambo will use the prestigious title to further unite Nigerians beyond Zazzau Emirate and Kaduna State, the Speaker said the ex-VP is now a cultural ambassador. Dr. Tajudeen wishes Alhaj Sambo a successful reign as Sardaunan Zazzau, while commending the Emir of Zazzau for finding worthy ambassadors to occupy significant leadership positions in the Emirate.


