Gentlemen of the Press

I wish to welcome you most sincerely on behalf of the Main Organizing Committee to this Press conference which is preparatory to the coronation and presentation of the first class staff of office to His Royal Majesty Homun Dr. Daniel Shaga Ismaila, OON, Kpwo Nomwe, Gilongo Diya, Hama Bachama.

On Thursday, November 12, 2020, His Royal Majesty after His Excellency the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri had approved and set aside Wednesday, December 23, 2020 as the day for the coronation and presentation of the official staff of office, inaugurated the Organizing Committee with a view to making the occasion a success.

May I, on behalf of the Main Organizing Committee appreciate His Excellency the Executive Governor off Adamawa State Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for fulfilling his promise of giving approval to the selection of Hama Bachama by the King makers and coronation/presentation of official staff of office without delay. We equally appreciate friends and well-wishers of Bachama Kingdom whose thoughts and prayers were with us as the selection process lasted.

The Bachama kingdom is not a small Kingdom; therefore the selection process had to be painstakingly done to come up with the most preferred candidate as Hama Bachama.

As we prepare for the coronation ceremony of the 29th Hama Bacahama, I call all sons and daughters of Bachama Kingdom, home and in Diaspora, neighbors and well-wishers of the Bwatiye race to come out en masse to grace this colorful ceremony. During the Occasion, we should not be oblivious of the fact that we have entered the second wave of Covid-19 and it is real. Therefore, I plead with all and sundry to observe the Covid-19 protocol especially as regards to the use of face makes and social distancing during the occasion.

The Bwatiye race has rich cultural heritage and the coronation ceremony calls for its display to the admiration of our teeming visitors. It is upon this premise therefore, that I call upon all District Heads and Title holders of the Bachama Traditional Council, sons and daughters of Bwatiye race to come out well dressed in their Bwatiye Traditional outfit.

The Bwatiye race is known for their peace and hospitality. This occasion is an opportunity to change the negative narrative bestowed on our people by those who view us from a different perspective. We as a people should maintain peace and order during and after the occasion as well as extend our hands of fellowship to our visitors.

I commend the tenacity with which the Main Organizing Committee and the sub-committees are carrying out their assigned responsibilities. It should be realized that appointment into membership of the Committees was based on past track records and integrity. I call on all members therefore, that as the tempo of the coronation ceremony is high, let us work assiduously and diligently to ensure the success of the occasion.

In conclusion, I wish to invite all and sundry to come and witness the historic coronation and presentation of the official staff of office to the 29th Hama Bachama His Royal Majesty Homun Dr. Daniel  Shaga Ismaila, OON, Kpwo Nomwe, Gilongo Diya and the rich Bwaitye culture.


Thank you and God bless you all.



Chief Joel H. Madaki

(Nzo Murokako Bachama)

Chairman, Main Organizing Committee

December, 2020.