Buni Appoints Mahmud as New Emir of Ngazargamu

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the appointment of Alhaji Yerima Ibn Mahmud as the new Emir of Ngazargamu.

The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Acting Secretary to the State Government, Dr Mohammed Goje.

Ibn Mahmud succeeds the late Emir of Ngazargamu, Alhaji Tijjani Ibn Saleh Geidam, who died on Tuesday in Egypt, and was buried on Friday in Damaturu.

Before his appointment, Ibn Mahmud served as Commissioner for Livestock Development in Yobe State.

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He was also the Turakin Ngazargamu for 16 years.

The new emir has held several public offices, including member of the Yobe State House of Assembly and commissioner in the state executive council at different times between 2007 and 2026.

According to the statement, he contributed significantly to governance, policy formulation and socio-economic development during his years in public service.

Congratulating the new monarch and the people of the emirate, Governor Buni urged him to use his experience to promote unity, peace and development.

“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,” the governor said.

Buni also called on residents of the emirate to support the new traditional ruler in the discharge of his responsibilities.

“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,” he added.

The governor prayed for Allah to grant the new emir wisdom, good health and a peaceful and prosperous reign.

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