Zamfara Governor appoints new Emir of Gusau

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello as the new Emir and Sarkin Katsina of the Gusau Emirate.

The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada, who stated that the decision followed the traditional recommendation of the Gusau Emirate kingmakers.

According to Nakwada, the appointment was made in line with established customs and relevant legal provisions governing traditional leadership in the state.

Governor Lawal, while congratulating the new Emir, urged him to uphold the noble legacy of his forefathers, especially as a direct descendant of Malam Sambo Dan Ashafa

The governor further called on the Emir to be a beacon of unity, peace, and development, promoting harmonious coexistence across the Gusau Emirate and beyond.

Alhaji Abdulkadir ascended the exalted throne as the 16th Emir of the Gusau Emirate Council, following the passing of his father, His Royal Highness Dr. Ibrahim Bello, who died on 25th July 2025, after a decade reign.

The new Emir, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello, is the eldest son of the late monarch and, until his appointment, held the revered traditional title of Bunun Gusau.