Delta State Tax Boss Turbaned by Emir of Katsina
THE Executive Chairman, Delta Board of Internal Revenue DBIR, Mr Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has been turbaned as the Majidadin Kaigama of Katsina by His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, Emir of Katsina.
The Katsina monarch bestowed the title on Thomas at a gala night at the Protea Hotel, Warri, Delta State, with Alhaji Kabir Muhammed Mashi, the Kaigama of Katsina State, the Emir’s representative performing the turbaning.
Mashi, Chairman of the Joint Task Board who said the decision to honour the DBIR boss was taken after “an extensive consultation,” added that the title demonstrates the Emir’s detribalised posture and promotion of unity amongst the diverse people of Nigeria and the recipient’s outstanding performance.
“It is in recognition of your outstanding contributions to the development of taxation in the country, both at the state and national levels,” Mashi, told Thomas.
He advised the Majidadin Kaigama of Katsina to uphold and promote the cultural heritage of the Katsina Emirate Council, adding that “the honour should serve as motivation for Thomas to do more for the advancement of tax administration in the country.”
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