Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has named Yerima Ibn Mahmud as the new Emir of Ngazargamu, following the passing of the former monarch, Alhaji Tijjani Ibn Saleh Geidam.
The appointment was disclosed in a statement released on Friday by the Acting Secretary to the State Government, Mohammed Goje.
The late emir died in Egypt after battling illness for an extended period and was buried in Damaturu on Friday.
Before his elevation, Ibn Mahmud held the traditional title of Turakin Ngazargamu and had an extensive record in public service. He previously served as a member of the Yobe State House of Assembly, worked in the state executive council, and was Commissioner for Livestock Development.
While congratulating the new emir and residents of the emirate, Buni expressed optimism that the monarch would use his leadership experience to strengthen harmony and drive progress across the area.
The governor said, “I congratulate the new Emir of Ngazargamu and the entire people of the emirate on this appointment. I urge His Royal Highness to use his wealth of experience to unite the people, promote peace and peaceful coexistence, and encourage economic growth in the emirate, Yobe State and Nigeria at large.”
Buni also appealed to the people of the emirate to cooperate fully with the new traditional ruler.
“I call on the people of the emirate to give the new Emir their maximum support to enable him discharge the functions of his office diligently, effectively and efficiently for the benefit of the people and the continued peace, unity and prosperity of the emirate,” the governor added.