Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been formally admitted into the circle of traditional title holders in the Bauchi Emirate following his turbaning as Jigon Bauchi by the Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu, CFR. AdvertisementThe conferment was approved by the Emir and the Bauchi Emirate Council as recognition of Jonathan’s contributions to peace, democracy, national unity and development. AdvertisementDr. Rilwanu said the Jigon Bauchi title was the emirate’s way of recognising individuals whose contributions have positively impacted society and advanced peace and national development. The governor explained that Jigon Bauchi, meaning a “Pillar of Bauchi,” reflected the emirate’s appreciation of Jonathan’s statesmanship and commitment to national unity. AdvertisementJonathan, in his response, thanked the Emir and the Bauchi Emirate Council for the honour.