Zamfara Gov appoints new Emir of Gusau

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello as the new Emir and Sarkin Katsina of Gusau Emirate.

Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada, announced the appointment on Tuesday.

According to the Governor, the appointment was made based on the traditional recommendation of the Gusau Emirate kingmakers, in accordance with established customs and relevant laws.

Congratulating the new Emir, Governor Lawal urged him to uphold the noble legacy of his forefathers, especially as a direct descendant of Malam Sambo Dan Ashafa.

The governor further urged the Emir to be a beacon of unity, peace, and development, promoting harmonious coexistence across Gusau Emirate and beyond.

Alhaji Abdulkadir ascended the exalted throne as the 16th Emir of the Gusau Emirate Council, following the passing of his father, His Royal Highness Dr. Ibrahim Bello, who died on 25th July 2025, after a decade of reign.

The new Emir, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello, is the eldest son of the late monarch and, until his appointment, held the revered traditional title of Bunun Gusau.