Bauchi Gov, dignitaries grace wedding reception of son of Abdon Gin

From David Kuvie Bauchi

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has explained why he honoured the wedding reception of his Special Adviser on Civil Service Matters, Abdon Gin, the Kaigaman Dass, out of 30 wedding invitations he received

The wedding reception of Peter Abdon Gin, and his beautiful wife, Doris attracted dignitaries from far and near including Governor  Mohammed  who was in company with his amiable wife and some members of his cabinet.

Other high profile personalities who graced the ceremony including the Emir of Dass Usman Biliyanu Othman,  former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Gashua, Professor Andrew Haruna among others..

Speaking during the event, which held at the Multipurpose Indoors Hall, Bauchi on Saturday, Governor Mohammed said he has great respect for Abdon Gin.

It could be recalled that the son of Mr Abdon Dalla Gin, Peter Abdon Gin got married to Doris Dauda Turaki at the Ecwa Good News church Bauchi.
The Governor described Gin as a season administrator who worked hard to establish a strong niche for his family and friends.

He congratulated the couple and urged  the people of the state to imbibe the spirit of oneness, love for one another devoid of any difference for sustainable growth and development.

The wedding reception of Peter Abdon Gin and  Doris attracted dignitaries from far and near including Governor  Mohammed  who was in company with his amiable wife Aisha and some members of his cabinet.

Other high profile personalities who graced the ceremony including the Emir of Dass Usman Biliyanu Othman,  former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Gashua, Professor Andrew Haruna among others.

“Out of over 30 wedding invitations today, l chose to honour Gin’s invitation because he is someone l am close to. I had to send representatives, for the others”  the governor said.

“We are childhood friends and when l became I drew him closer to work with my administration. He is a man of immense gifts and qualities. There is no religious difference between us. We are all of the Jarawa extraction and religion has never divided us”

Professor Haruna said most of the high dignitaries who attended the Peter’s wedding ceremony honoured the invitation because  of the father Abdon Gin, who is currently serving as Special Adviser on Civil Service to Governor Mohammed.

The former VC described Abdon Gin, who holds the traditional title of Kaigama Dass, as an exceptional civil servant with a pedigree of professionalism, honest and dignity and urged the groom to emulate his father by living a life of integrity.

Haruna said his relationship with Gin dates back to decades in the University of Maiduguri where the former HoS was his senior saying he learned a lot of lessons from his and had been close to the family as a result.

The former VC, a professor of linguistics harped on the need for leaders at all levels promote education saying education made him who is is today, from a humble son of a peasants to a scholar who has enjoyed immense opportunities.

Also speaking, the Emir of Dass described Abdon Gin as a successful indigene of Dass in whom they are well proud of saying he attended the reception in honour of honour of the invitation by the father of the groom.

“He is a well respected son of Dass. Kaigama is somebody in our community we rally round to support him to show our love in the community,” he said. 

He thanked Governor Mohammed for personally gracing the occasion with his lovely wife Aisha, and members of his cabinet.

While praying to God to grant the couple peace in their marriage , he advised the groom and the bride to be good ambassadors and imbibe respect, love and honesty in their marriage.