Zamfara governor appoints new Emir of Gusau

The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello as the 16th Emir of Gusau.

The decision follows the death of his father, Ibrahim Bello, who passed away on July 25, 2025, after leading the emirate for ten years.

The announcement was made in Gusau on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada.

He explained that the selection of the new emir was based on the recommendation of the Gusau Emirate kingmakers, in line with tradition and state laws.

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Abdulkadir Bello, the eldest son of the late emir, previously held the traditional title of Bunun Gusau.

His selection marks the continuation of a long line of leadership, tracing back to their ancestor, Malam Sambo Dan Ashafa.

Governor Lawal congratulated the new emir and urged him to maintain peace and unity in the emirate while building on the legacy left by his father.