 to the people of Kuala State, Mokinio, and Leafa. It gives me very great pleasure to join you all in the celebration of my dear brother and friend, Dr. Muhammad Alimi Abdul Razak, as he receives today the title of Motawali of Elori in this special tabernic ceremony. This is an illustrious title indeed, made all the more so by the preeminent standing of this great emirate, the ancient sharpening stone that has for centuries played host to an intersection of tribes and religions, a political and economic powerhouse whose towering stature still commands respect on both sides of the Niger. In many ways, Elori is a symbol of the strength and beauty that comes from a synergy of cultures and as such the title of Motawali is not only a great honor but also a great trust, one which after wise and careful consideration has fallen on Dr. Muhammad Alimi Abdul Razak. Perhaps one of the great tragedies of history and time is the inability of people sometimes who have been chosen for great offices to rise to the stature of the office. The repercussions are often sharp and enduring, diminishing the man and the office along with him. But there are momentous occasions where hope and history rhyme and a man is chosen who gracefully ascends to the height of the responsibility of that office. Today now we're in one such moment as clearly evidenced by the pedigree and accomplishments of Dr. Muhammad Alimi Abdul Razak, whom I've had the privilege of knowing up close. We were classmates at the law school and I've been friends since for the past over 40 years. His track record of excellence and service in the legal, business, and public affairs are well known to all. His accomplishments in law, his law firm of the House of Laws, his accomplishments in education, the establishment of Bridge House College, with his dear wife, his participation on the board of FMB holdings, and so many other accomplishments. These are testament to the quality of Dr. Alimi Abdul Razak. But he follows in the succession of his great father, Alaji Abdul Ganyu, following on show Abdul Razak, senior advocate of Nigeria. The first Mutawali of Elori and the first lawyer in Northern Nigeria and the first senior advocate here in Inquira State. Clearly, the apple does not fall far from the tree, as they say. We can all attest to the fact that the new Mutawali of Elori brings many qualities to the title. The first class mind who has navigated the legal profession and the complex world of business and politics at the highest level possible, strictly on the merit of his own capacity and the weight of his contributions. But what stands him out indispensably, particularly for this role, is his compassion and his belief in the upholding of human dignity at all levels. Some may not know that his PhD thesis on human rights protection in Africa set the framework for the establishment of the African Court of Human and People's Rights, which was commissioned by the Organization of African Unity, which is now the African Union. Years later, in the same spirit, he founded the Nigerian Council for Human Rights, serving as executive secretary for many years. The extent of Dr. Abdul Razak's philanthropy is a matter of public record. His investments, as we've said, in education, ensuring that as many people as possible within his sphere of influence get quality education and a good shot at a better life have earned him deserving laurels and awards both at home and abroad. But the title of Mutawali of Elori, no doubt, finds a natural home in this great believer in humanity and supporter of many. And we pray that God Almighty will grant you the wisdom and capacity to take on this responsibility with the same commitment, the same grace, the same compassion and selflessness which you have borne your illustrious career and extensive accomplishments so far. Congratulations, Mutawali. God bless you. I also want to thank, especially, our dear father, the Emmy of Elori. We all know, we all know and some of us are very partial to the Emmy of Elori because the Emmy of Elori shares the same profession with some of us who are here. And I see the senior advocates on my right who are seated there fully in support of our Emmy. Those of us who are not from Elori here feel a part of Elori because of our dear father, the Emmy of Elori, whose competence and accomplishments as a legal practitioner and as a court of appeal judge, not just any type of, not just any type of accomplishment, but a man of integrity, a man known for his integrity, known for his commitment. So I want to, so I also, so I want to come, I just want us to, I just want to commend the Emmy for all that has been doing through the years and for the great service as it's been doing, not just to this state and to this kingdom, but to our entire nation. Thank you very much, sir. God bless you. I also bring you, lastly, the very, very warm felicitations of His Excellency, the President of Nigeria, President Mohammed Buhari, who congratulates you today and congratulates this great kingdom on the installation of the second Motawali of Elori. God bless you all. Thank you. Thank you very much.