The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, is to confer traditional titles on the former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and former Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Dr. Olorogun Peter Igho, as part of activities marking the 20th anniversary of his coronation.

Oloyede and Igho are among 13 other prominent Nigerians listed for traditional titles by the Sultan, with the turbaning ceremony scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, in Sokoto.

According to the approved list of title holders, Oloyede will be turbaned as Kuliyan Sokoto, while Igho will receive the title of Kakakin Sokoto.

Other personalities scheduled to receive titles include Gandi Umar Esq., who will be turbaned as Sarkin Galmar Sarkin Musulmi, and Prof. Mansur Ibrahim, named as Danmasanin Sokoto.

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Also on the list are Alhaji Murtala Abdulkadir Dan’iya, who will receive the title of Dallatun Sokoto; Abdulkadir Jeli Bello, Sarkin Fuloti Sokoto; Abubakar Saddique Abubakar, Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida Sokoto; and Shehu Usman Abubakar, Fagacin Sokoto.

The other recipients are Hon. Bello Idris, Wakilin Tarihin Daular Usmaniyya; Hon. Ibrahim Al’mustapha Rabah, Bauran Sokoto; Aminu Isa Buhari, Danmalikin Sokoto; Dr. Balarabe Kakale Shehu Shuni, Wakilin Makarantar Daular Usmaniyya; and Abubakar Hussaini Bazza, Sarkin Bai Sokoto.

The turbaning ceremony forms part of activities celebrating the Sultan’s 20 years on the throne, recognizing his leadership of the Sokoto Sultanate and his role as the spiritual leader of Muslims in Nigeria. (The Nation)