In 2007 Faruk with the Ooni of Ife Okunade Sijuade, the Emir of Kano Ado Bayero and the Emir of Zazzau Shehu Idris met with President Umaru Yar 'Adua, who assured them that a constitutional role would be found for traditional leaders in Nigeria.
The Emir of Kano Ado Bayero and the Emir of Zazzau Shehu Idris met with President Umaru Yar 'Adua. This was in 2007 Faruk with the Ooni of Ife Okunade Sijuade. A constitutional role would be found for traditional leaders in Nigeria. President Umaru Yar'Adua assured them this.