Sultan of Sokoto to Honor Chief Peter Igho with Title

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced that Chief Peter Igho will be formally turbaned as Kakakin Daular Usmaniyya on November 1, 2026. This prestigious title was conferred on Chief Igho on September 10, 2025, in recognition of his significant contributions to the development of the Sultanate Council, Sokoto State, and Nigeria.

The ceremony is expected to attract prominent Nigerians and aims to strengthen national unity among Nigeria's diverse peoples. Chief Peter Igho is a renowned broadcaster and media icon, known for his role as a former Executive Director at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and for producing classic programs like Cock Crow at Dawn.

He has received numerous awards for his excellence in broadcasting and is recognized as a cultural ambassador and community leader committed to philanthropy and national integration. The Sokoto Caliphate, founded in 1804, is a significant historical empire in Africa, known for its promotion of Islamic values and scholarship.