{"id":22910,"date":"2025-03-20T08:25:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T08:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=22910"},"modified":"2025-03-20T08:29:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T08:29:45","slug":"dr-betta-edu-welcomes-emir-of-kano-rt-hon-odey-and-other-dignitaries-to-ramadan-iftar-in-calabar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/?p=22910","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Betta Edu Welcomes Emir of Kano, Rt. Hon. Odey, and Other Dignitaries to Ramadan Iftar in Calabar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The <\/span><span class=\"s1\">former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Dr. Betta Edu<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, hosted an esteemed gathering for the breaking of fast (Iftar) at her residence in Calabar, welcoming prominent dignitaries and members of the Muslim community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22913 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7ea94fb7-75df-4420-ac1f-42f4bd6ea333-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7ea94fb7-75df-4420-ac1f-42f4bd6ea333-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7ea94fb7-75df-4420-ac1f-42f4bd6ea333-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7ea94fb7-75df-4420-ac1f-42f4bd6ea333-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7ea94fb7-75df-4420-ac1f-42f4bd6ea333-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7ea94fb7-75df-4420-ac1f-42f4bd6ea333.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Among the distinguished guests was <\/span><span class=\"s1\">His Highness, the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, CFR<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, who also serves as the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Chancellor of the University of Calabar<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The Emir, accompanied by his entourage, was warmly received for the Ramadan event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Also in attendance was the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Acting Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, alongside the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Obi<\/span><span class=\"s2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22915 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d53cafcc-42f0-4feb-a342-7b199e7bb808-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d53cafcc-42f0-4feb-a342-7b199e7bb808-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d53cafcc-42f0-4feb-a342-7b199e7bb808-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d53cafcc-42f0-4feb-a342-7b199e7bb808-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d53cafcc-42f0-4feb-a342-7b199e7bb808-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/d53cafcc-42f0-4feb-a342-7b199e7bb808.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">She led a delegation comprising the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Chairman and members of the University\u2019s Governing Council<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, the university management, and representatives from the student community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The gathering also saw the presence of <\/span><span class=\"s1\">leaders of the Muslim community in Cross River State<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, along with other faithful observing the holy month of Ramadan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Speaking at the event, Dr. Betta Edu emphasized the significance of <\/span><span class=\"s1\">unity and interfaith harmony<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, noting that the Iftar took place at a time when Christian faithful were also observing Lent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22916 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/db428f4f-628c-4139-bdfb-6df50e4fe372-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/db428f4f-628c-4139-bdfb-6df50e4fe372-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/db428f4f-628c-4139-bdfb-6df50e4fe372-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/db428f4f-628c-4139-bdfb-6df50e4fe372-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/db428f4f-628c-4139-bdfb-6df50e4fe372-750x500.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/theblogonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/db428f4f-628c-4139-bdfb-6df50e4fe372.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">She reaffirmed that Nigeria remains a <\/span><span class=\"s1\">nation under God<\/span><span class=\"s2\">, with President <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s administration<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> committed to fostering cultural appreciation and religious inclusivity, in line with the <\/span><span class=\"s3\">Renewed Hope Agenda<\/span><span class=\"s2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">She extended her heartfelt wishes, saying, <\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u201cRamadan Kareem to all Muslim faithful, and Happy Golden Jubilee Celebrations to my alma mater, the University of Calabar.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr. Betta Edu, hosted an esteemed gathering for the breaking of fast (Iftar) at her residence in Calabar, welcoming prominent dignitaries and members of the Muslim 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