The Kaduna State Government has announced Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the new Emir of Zazzau In replacement for the former Emir, late Shehu Idris who died Sunday, 20th September.
The government on Wednesday made the announcement in a statement signed by Ja’afaru Ibrahim Sani, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs.
Bamalli is from the Mallawa ruling house and he is the first emir from the Mallawa ruling house in 100 years following the demise in 1920 of his grandfather, Emir Dan Sidi.
The new Emir who was born in 1966, studied Law at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and holds a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy and also, a Diploma in organizational leadership from Oxford University, UK. He is also a fellow on conflict resolution of the University of York, United Kingdom.
The Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir, El-Rufai afterward took to his Twitter page @elrifai to congratulate the new traditional ruler, wished him a successful and peaceful reign.
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