Traditional Titles: The Turbanning of Dan Darman of Gbagyi

Traditional Titles: The Turbanning of Dan Darman of Gbagyi

By Balami Lazarus 

My recent visit to Kaduna to conclude a book publishing business undertaken by an elder stateman who devoted his time to contribute to knowledge.

The elder is also an advocate of peace and unity among his people. In the course of doing the business, I received a phone call from a long-time friend Muhammad Sabiu Ali Danmaliki, whom we fondly call AliMore, informing me of the  turbanning of our friend and brother with a traditional chieftancy title by His Royal Highness Ishayaku Yari (JP) at the Sa Gbagyi Palace in Ungwan Boro, Chikun Local Government Area, one of the chiefdoms in Kaduna State.

With this development, my mind immediately went to our days as young nen to the Kakuri Youth Development Association (KYDA), where I knew the hardworking and progressive Dan Darman. AliMore was the sole founder/president.

While myself and a few others, including the yet-mentioned Chief, were co-founders/mmembers. AliMore went further and told me that he still has in his custody some vital documents of the moribund body after over 30 years.

Our young Chief has contributed much to then KYDA. And reliable sources have it that he deserved the title given to him considering his endless contributions to his people and community.

Therefore, the recognition of young people (male and female) in the hierarchy of our traditional system of rulership is impressive, and what these young title holders are doing in terms of development and innovations for the progress of their kingdoms, emirates, and chiefdoms is encouraging.

At this point, you are still wondering, Who is this young man? Chief Wycliffe Shekoduza Lumson is the Dan Darman of Gbayi Chiefdom. Chief Lumson’s traditional title as Dan Darman means the Protector of the Gbagyi Chiefdom and, by extension, her ethnic nation. Ran kai dade Dan Darman. Balami, a Publisher/Columnist, 08036779290.

Traditional Titles: The Turbanning of Dan Darman of Gbagyi