The Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammadu Danyaya, has passed away, as announced by the palace authorities on Sunday.
The first-class Emir of Bauchi passed away on Sunday morning in Kano at the age of 88.
In a statement to Channels Television, the Palace Secretary, Usman Sule, confirmed that the traditional ruler died in a hospital two days after returning from a medical trip to Saudi Arabia.
The Bauchi State Government has expressed deep sorrow at his death, acknowledging his significant contributions to peace, unity, and development in the Ningi Emirate and the state as a whole.
In a statement, Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bala Mohammed said: “Under his leadership, the Emirate saw significant progress, and his dedication to upholding tradition, culture, and Islamic values was unwavering.”
“Governor Bala Mohammed extends his deepest condolences to the immediate family of the late Emir, the Ningi Emirate Council, and the entire people of Bauchi State. We mourn with you in this great loss and pray that Almighty Allah grants the departed soul eternal peace in Jannatul Firdaus. May Allah also grant his family, the people of Ningi, and all those affected by this loss the strength and fortitude to bear it.”
The funeral rites will be held today at 4:00 p.m. at the Ningi Emirate Palace, in accordance with Islamic traditions.
His career began as a dispenser at Nasaru Dispensary and included significant roles in the Ningi Emirate Council, the Nigerian Tobacco Company, and the Northern Nigeria Marketing Board.
He also served on notable committees such as the National Constitutional Conference and the Vision 2010 Traditional Rulers Sub-committee. Additionally, he led various organizations, including the Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria and the Bauchi State Inter-Religious Council. His contributions were honored with the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
Born in 1936, Alhaji DanYaya was appointed Emir of Ningi in 1978.