The traditional ruler encouraged Muslim clerics to preach love, stressing that the Maulud celebration should be an occasion for sober reflection.
The crash involved a commercial bus with registration number BNK 342 XA conveying 14 passengers.
According to the government, at least 100 people are awaiting trial.
The sector commander blamed the accident on speeding and loss of control.
Mr Dzukogi described the deputy rector as “a level-headed administrator who could work under pressure and turn in results promptly.”
“Eleven persons died on the spot while several others who sustained various degrees of injuries were evacuated to Federal Medical Centre, Bida, for treatment.”
Thirteen local government areas in the state are said to be currently benefiting from the programme.
