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The Emir of Lafia Arch. (Dr.) Isa Mustapha Agwai (centre) recently paid a solidarity visit to HRM King W.S. Joshua Igbugburu,(right) Ibenanaowei of Bomo Clan in Bayelsa State at the king’s palace annex in Yenagoa, where they were joined by King Alfred Diete-Spiff (left) Amanyanabo of Twon Brass Chairman of Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers and former pioneer Governor of Rivers State. King Igbugburu was celebrating both his 80th birthday and his 58th year on the throne of his ancestors. He is the Chancellor of the Federal University of Nassarawa State while the Emir of Lafia is Chancellor of the Federal University of Otuoke in Bayelsa State, and King Spiff is Chancellor of Bayero University in Kano. Nassarawa State and Bayelsa State were founded on the same day, 1st October 1996.

PHOTO BY LINDSAY BARRETT