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Serving Army Officer Becomes New Emir of Kaura-Namoda (Photo)

Posted by Thandiubani on Thu 07th May, 2020 - tori.ng

A major of the Nigerian army has been appointed as the new Emir of Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara state.

Emir of Kaura-Namoda, Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad
Emir of Kaura-Namoda, Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad (Photo: Blueprint)
 
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the appointment of Major Sanusi Muhammad as the new Emir of Kaura-Namoda.
 
A statement by Zailani Bappa, media aide to the governor, said that the appointment followed a recommendation by the area’s traditional council.
 
It said that the 40-year-old new Monarch, who would succeed his father, Alhaji Muhammad Asha, who died last week, is a serving Major in the Nigerian Army.
 
Asha had served as Emir for 15 years and died after s brief illness. He was aged 71.
 
The statement quoted the governor as congratulating  the new appointee and wishing him success in his new task. (NAN)


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