Warm Reception in Katsina: President Tinubu Embraces Emir of Daura, Sparks Reactions Online

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Katsina State on May 2, 2025, drew praise and admiration after a touching moment between him and the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk, was captured on video. The president was seen warmly embracing and exchanging greetings with the respected traditional ruler upon his arrival at an airstrip in Daura.

The moment, which has since gone viral, was shared by Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Public Communication, who posted the video on social media with the caption: “Politics without bitterness.” The message struck a chord with many Nigerians, highlighting the importance of harmony between political and traditional institutions in a time of national tension.

This marked President Tinubu’s first visit to Katsina since taking office in 2023. The two-day working trip included inaugurations of key projects such as the Eastern Bypass and an Agricultural Mechanization Centre—developments aimed at boosting infrastructure and farming in the region.

Daura, recognized as one of the original seven Hausa states and steeped in cultural history, provided a symbolic backdrop for the president’s visit and his cordial interaction with the Emir.

The video, which showed Tinubu surrounded by security personnel, media, and an enthusiastic crowd, triggered a wave of positive reactions on X (formerly Twitter). Users like @Prof_HANDEZ and @KSotade commented with patriotic messages such as, “God bless Nigeria.” Another user, @Mayordavid_9, remarked on the strong connection between the region and the president, stating: “The north loves PBAT.”

The emotional reception and public reaction to the visit reflect growing calls for national unity and a more inclusive leadership style from Nigeria’s top office.