Sultan Turbans two sons, Murtala Dan’Iyan as Dallatun Sokoto

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto
SOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has conferred traditional titles on two of his sons, Alhaji Murtala Abdulkadir Dan’Iyan Jarman Sokoto and 10 other distinguished Nigerians in recognition of their contributions to humanity and community development.

The ceremony, held on Sunday at the Sultan’s Palace in Sokoto, also witnessed the turbaning of two biological sons of the Sultan. Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq was turbaned Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida, while Alhaji Shehu Abubakar received the title of Fagacin Sokoto.

The event marked the climax of a three-day programme organised by friends, associates and well-wishers of the new Dall...