Chapter 10 of 17

Tafidan Katsina - Turbaning

On 18 April 1987 Shehu Musa Yar'Adua was turbaned Tafidan Katsina, a traditional title inherited from his father, given to those known for integrity and accountability.

Tafidan Katsina
A portrait of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua as the Tafidan Katsina.
The Turbaning
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua undergoing the traditional turbaning rites to assume the inherited title of Tafidan Katsina.
Congratulations
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, left, receiving traditional respects and congratulations during his investiture as Tafidan Katsina.
The Turbaning Rites
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua undergoing the traditional turbaning rites of the Tafidan Katsina.
Atiku Abubakar in Attendance
Atiku Abubakar, right, the Turakin Adamawa, at the turbaning of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua as Tafidan Katsina.
Alhaji Musa Yar’Adua
A portrait of Alhaji Musa Yar'Adua, Mutawallin Katsina and father of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, who held the Tafida title (1953-1986) before him.
With His Children
Shehu Musa Yar'Adua with his children Asiya, Murtala, Ahmed and Ibrahim at his turbaning as Tafidan Katsina.
Tafidan Katsina
A portrait of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua as the Tafidan Katsina.