The historical City of Saki was alive on Friday 6th May,2022 as eminent personalities from all walks of lives including top military personnel converge in Iseyin to honour the former chief of Army staff Gen Tukur Buratai and others who are being honoured by Okere of Saki Oba Khalid Olabisi
LT General (rtd) Amb TY Buratai was honoured with the title of Jagunmolu of Saki land and LT General lamidi Adeosun rtd, as Akinrogun of Saki land,
Buratai while speaking at the event said his conferment of the traditional title on him in Saki was a sign of unity in Nigeria, adding that it must be emulated by all Nigerians, irrespective of religion or tribe.
He said that there could be likelihood of conflict, distrust and acrimony in a society or country where there was disunity.
“If there is unity, there will be unity of purpose for the development and progress of the country and the future of the country will be good.
“We must accommodate everyone from all works of lives.
“My traditional title is a sign that Nigeria is one and symbol of unity, that wherever you are coming from, you are recognised for what you have done.
“I see it as a great honour to me as a person, my family, community, which is Borno State and the Nigerian Army, where I served and retired.
“It is also to all peace loving Nigerians that are fighting for unity and peaceful coexistence of fellow Nigerians,” he said.
Buratai appreciated the Okere of Sakiland and the entire people of the community for honouring him based on what he has done for the country while in the service.
He called on Nigerians to continue to support the Nigerian Army in performing its constitutional role.
Prominent traditional rulers including His Royal Highness Oba Adekunle Makama the Olowu of Owu Kuta from the State of Osun and many others
