By Auwal Ahmed Ibrahm, Goronyo
The Chairman Governing Council, Dr. Oluwakemi Pinheiro, OFR, SAN paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau Ambassador, Ahmed Nuhu Bamali at his palace, Zaria City.

The Governing Council chairman, who visited the palace with members of the council, Kaduna Polytechnic Rector, Dr. Sulaiman Umar, his deputies and other executive members of the Institution said the purpose was to enhance collaboration with traditional rulers, and it’s host communities.
In his speech at the palace before the Emir of Zazzau, Dr. Oluwakemi said he and his delegate members were at the palace to pay a courtesy visit to the Emir and seek for more ties in the aspect of collaboration towards the development of the Institution.
“As a center of learning, Kaduna Polytechnic recognizes its role in contributing to the socio-economic development of this state. Our presence here is not only about academics, but also about building a shared future. We are eager to collaborate more closely with the traditional institutions, to help preserve the unique culture of Kaduna State while fostering innovation and research that will benefit our community.
“I would like to take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude for the continued support and patronage we have received from your royal household. The success of any institution of higher learning is deeply connected to the peace and harmony of the environment it operates in, and you, Your Highness, have been a pillar of stability and guidance,” the Chairman said.
Dr. Oluwakemi Pinheiro commended the efforts and concern of the Zazzau emirate given to Kaduna Polytechnic towards its peaceful development and charged the youths of Kaduna state to use the opportunities of developing themselves with skills and education.
“Your leadership, and the rich cultural heritage of Zazzau Emirate have been an immense source of pride and guidance to all of us. Under your reign, Kaduna State has flourishing in peace, unity, and development. We are deeply grateful for the supportive environment that has been cultivated, which has made it possible for Kaduna Polytechnic to thrive within this community,” the chairman explained.
While the delegation condoled the Emir over the demise of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Habiba Shehu Idris, other staff of the palace and prayed to Allah to grant them eternal rest.
“Your Highness, permit me to use this medium to sincerely condole you over the death of your mother-in-law, Hajiya Habiba Shehu Idris, the first wife of the late Emir as well as other prominent personalities in the Emirate. May Almighty Allah forgive their shortcomings and grant them eternal rest in paradise,” the Governing Council Chairman prayed.
In his own remarks, the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador, Ahmed Nuhu Bamali advised the newly appointed Governing Council Chairman to maintain the track of the Kaduna Polytechnic’s vision, improve it standard, thanked the visitors for the courtesy visit and prayed for their safe return to their various destinations.
However, the Rector of Kaduna Polytechnic prayed for the departed soul of Hajiya Habiba Shehu Idris and sought for a more comfortable palace for her in the paradise.