UMAR YUNUSA, MINNA
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani, has congratulated the new Emir of Kagara Emirate, Alhaji Ahmed Garba Gunna.
The new emir was appointed to succeed the late Emir, Alhaji Salihu Tanko, who died after 39 years on the throne.
Garba emerged winner after scoring the highest number of votes in an election conducted by the Electoral College of Kagara.
Governor Sani described the appointment of the new Emir as well-deserved, saying kingmakers stand by him as the perfect one to stir the ship of the emirate.
Bello expressed the belief that as a reputable professional and public servant, the new Emir could build on the legacies of his predecessors by upholding the sanctity of the traditional institution.
“After serving as the Dan Majen of the Kagara Emirate, it will also exalt confidence and belief as people of the emirate will bring you wisdom and expertise in preserving the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the people”, Bello said.
He urged the new Emir to use his wealth of experience by collaborating with relevant stakeholders to restore peace and tackle insecurity bedeviling the area.
The governor emphasised on the support of the new emir towards maintaining peace for the economic growth and development of people and the state at large.
Before his appointment, Garba was acting Board chairman of Niger State Internal Revenue Service and also held the traditional title of Dan Majen Kagara.