Impressed by the ``vast
improvement in power supply’’ to Bauchi town, the Bauchi Emirate has
given a traditional title to Mrs Vera Osuhor, the Managing Director, Jos
Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC).
The head of the company
which supplies electricity to Bauchi and three other states – Plateau,
Gombe and Benue was turbaned as the ``Jakadiyyar Chiroman Bauchi’’ on
Sunday in Bauchi,
Bakaro Bauchi, Alhaji
Nuru Jumba, at the turbanning ceremomy, said that the title, which means
the ``Ambassador’’, was ``an expression of the value attached to the
contributions of this rare gem to the people of Bauchi State’’.
``It is bestowed to a
trusted ally; it is a mark of absolute trust and respect to the
occupant. The title is well deserved; it is an attempt to foster unity
among Nigerians, and also reward hard work,’’ Jumba said.
In her remarks, Osuhor
thanked the Bauchi people for the honour over the services delivered by
the company ``even though the services may not be the best in the
circumstances.
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