GOVERNOR of Jigawa State, Malam (Dr.) Umar A. Namadi, FCA, has approved the appointment of Dr. Lawan Ahmed Muhammad Sani as the 17th Emir of Gumel.
News Point Nigeria reports that the appointment followed the recommendations of both the Gumel Emirate Council Kingmakers and the Jigawa State Council of Chiefs.
Dr. Lawan Ahmed Muhammad Sani succeeds his late father, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, who died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, after spending 46 years on the throne.
Until his appointment as the new Emir, Dr. Lawan Ahmed Muhammad Sani held the traditional title of Chiroman Gumel, District Head of Bosuwa. He also served as Director of Cyber Security at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the Jigawa State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim, Governor Namadi expressed profound gratitude to the kingmakers of the Gumel Emirate Council, under the chairmanship of the Wazirin Gumel, Alhaji Adamu Muhammad Nasoro, as well as other members of the council, for their role in the selection process.
The governor also thanked their Royal Highnesses, the Emirs of Hadejia, Kazaure, Ringim and Dutse, who constituted the Jigawa State Council of Chiefs, for their fatherly advice and guidance during the selection process.
According to the statement, Governor Namadi, on behalf of the Jigawa State Government, congratulated Dr. Lawan Ahmed Muhammad Sani on his appointment as the 17th Emir of Gumel.
He further wished the new Emir many years of successful service on the throne, praying that his reign would be beneficial to the Gumel Emirate, Jigawa State and the nation at large.
