When prominent politician and billionaire, Bello Maitama Yusuf, died at 76 on October 13, 2023, many of his family members, friends and business associates were thrown into a prolonged mourning. The deep state of mourning was not unexpected considering his towering status in life.
But in the midst of the tearful moments, one of the thoughts in the inner recesses of some prominent citizens in Dutse, Jigawa State, was finding another worthy “son of the soil” who could step into his large shoes as the Sardaunan, one of the highest chieftaincy titles in the emirates. He held the prestigious traditional title until he breathed his last on that fateful day.
For several months, there was a serious and tortuous search for a fitting replacement, another man who would fit the role the same way Yusuf did. The man they wanted must be very wealthy, powerful, influential and well-connected like the former holder of the office.
At last, after wider consultations, Nasiru Haladu Danu, OFR, a construction magnate and stupendously wealthy mogul was unanimously chosen as the next receiver of the distinguished title.
His selection, Society Watch gathered, went down well with all, given that he literally oozes class and social eminence, which all come with the age-long traditional title.
A source who was privy to the rigorous selection process disclosed to us that Haladu Danu became the popular choice based on his influence and connection that go beyond the shores of Africa as well as his almost unmatched generosity. For the business magnate, therefore, it is an icing on the cake.
And last Thursday, all roads led to the palace of the Emir of Dutse, His Highness Muhammad Nuhu, when Haladu Danu was turbaned. As gathered, top and eminent personalities graced the occasion among who were the former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, who doubled as the chairman of the day, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, His Imperial Majesty Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, among other several others.
