The emir of Keffi, Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa II, Monday, turbaned renowned Professor Yaki Katuka, as the Wakilin Ilimin Keffi (Keffi’s Ambassador of Knowledge).
Professor Katuka was turbaned at the emir’s palace in Keffi, Nasarawa state during the Eid al-Adha celebrations.
The royal father stated that Katuka, along with other notable personalities, were turbaned in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the educational development of Nasarawa state in particular and the nation in general.
Katuka Yaki, a professor of Public Administration and Politics, was a former dean at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
He later joined Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger state.
It is worth noting that Professor Yaki, who is the chairman, North West Christian Professors Forum, hails from Tanda, in Gwong, Jema’a local government area of Kaduna state.
He is currently the Jakadan Gwong, a highly regarded traditional title in Gwong chiefdom.