The Minister of State for Environment, Ibrahim Jubril, has resigned his appointment following his emergence as the new Emir of Nasarawa.
Cladded in his turban attire at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) President Buhari who addressed him as His Highness, appointed him to say the Muslim opening prayer before the commencement of the meeting.
Jubril was turbaned as the new Emir of Nasarawa on Friday, December 7, following his selection by the Nasarawa Emirate Council and subsequent approval by Governor Tanko Umaru Almakura.
He tendered his resignation letter at the FEC meeting presided over by President Buhari on Wednesday, December 12.
President Buhari has in a tweet by His media aide, Bashir Ahmad, congratulated Jibril on his new appointment.