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4 Obi of Onitsha (Chancellor Of ABU Zaria), Sultan of Sokoto & Emir of Zazzau @ 41st Convocation of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Obi of Onitsha (Chancellor ABU), Sultan & Emir of Zazzau Celebrate With Dangote at 41st Convocation ABU 44th Convocation Continues Economic Growth and Empowerment through Traditional Rulers’ Involvement in (Advertorial) Businesses8 Family Tree of the Celebrant, Mardanin Gabas Zazzau The newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau, Alh. Musa Shehu Yaro, Royalist, Devoted Community Leader and a Technocrat The Origin and Relevance of the title Mardanni in Zazzau Special Interview Newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau Nigeria's March to Greatness Beyond 2019 General Elections About the Person of Alh. Sani Sha'aban Danburam Zazzau As wives of Danburam Zazzau, Relatives and Associates celebrated the wedding of their three children between 18th-20th April, 2019 Brides & Grooms Joyfully Celebrating Assistant Controller General of Customs: Bashir Abubakar is a Rare Gem Tinubu (The Jagaban of Borgu) at 67 Newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau on 29th March, 2019 Eminence Royalty International ABU 44th Convocation Continues Magazine is a special focused Emir of Zazzau, Alh. Dr. Shehu Idris CFR, Congratulated Governor Nasir El-Rufai magazine, focusing on Royal Barde Kerarriya Zazzau, Mansur Bamalli, Royalist and Internationalist related happenings beyond Royal Wedding of Three Daughters of Danburam Zazzau and Turbanings Ceremony of regional and National boundaries. Wakili, Danmaliki and Madaucin Tudun Wada As Royal Weddings and Turbanings Continued It's areas of expertise include but Celebration of the Turbannings Continued not limited to: National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies Featuring Royalists to publicize Usman Danfodio University Honoured Emir of Yauri their author biography through Rigatta Festival Yauri special arrangement on "Focal Emirate Governance among Dubai Royal Families and UAE Monarchy Point". Two years Anniversary as Walin Gabas Zazzau 28th April 2017 - 28th April, 2019 Tribute to Late Emir of Laa, Alhaji Isa Mustapha Agwai (I) for his 44th years Service to Ancient Emirates, Kingdoms and Humanity Chiefdoms around the globe, A Supreme Court Judge, Hon. Justice Bage Emerges New Emir of Laa publishing Royal tit bit from To Emirates, Kingdoms & Chiefdoms Palaces, rousing through historical Unveiling of special magazine edition in commemoration of His Highness the Emir of archives of ancient Emirates and Zazzau at 44, on 8th February, 2019 their past and present Emirs. The Achievements and Conquests of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Who Hold Titles of (Jagaban Borgu & Uban Matasan Hausa) & The Lion of Bourdilon); Eminence Royalty Magazine team Brief Encounter with Alh. Shehu Muhammed Sulukin Arewan Zazzau are always brainstorming and One year Anniversary with the Unveiling of Eminence Royalty Magazine International which working hard together with their took place at FABS Hotel GRA, Zaria on 5th February 2018. clients to provide creative concepts Brief Encounter with Alh. Muktar Shehu, Ciroman Labaran Zazzau and gain alignment. Interview with Dan Isan Zazzau Clocks 2 years as a Title Holder Collaborated with creative Interview ith Muhammad Buhari Abdu's 25 years Royal Homaage designers, historian enthusiasts and Pictorial professional journalists to be Interview with Prince Umar Ado Bayero providing a high quality magazine Matawallen Sokoto Rt Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal is Back Again for 2nd Term of international standard with an e n j o y a b l e a n d s e a m l e s s The Rise & Shine of New Etsu Pategi Vice Chairman Kwara State Council Traditional Rulers experience. Sallaman Kudun Zazzau Royalist & Educationist Newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau on 29th March, 2019 Signed: Royal Host to the wedding Day at Zazzau Palace As Royal Wedding Continues Abubakar Muhammad (Saraki) For: The Publisher 3 Next Edition Coming Up on 19th June 2019 (2 Weeks After Sallah)

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62 Continued from February Edition Tribute to Late Emir of Lafia, TH Alhaji Isa Mustapha Agwai (I) for his Service to Humanity 44 By: Abubakar Muhammad Musa(Saraki) Years Email: [email protected] the then Benue/Plateau ordered Lafian Bare-Bari. t h e E m i r a t e C o u n c i l o f On Sunday, 28th May, 2017 Kingmakers to select the next the Emir of Lafia Dr Isa ruler of the Emirate. Mustapha Agwai the first clocked 44 years on the Following the order, the throne. These 44 years were immediate past emir of Lafia, not without challenges and Late Alhaji (Dr) Isa Mustapha a c h i e v e m e n t s , s o c i o - Agwai the first was on 15 May economic and political 1974 selected among other changes that affected Lafia contestants of the stool to be the Emirate, Nasarawa State and Late Emir of Lafia, next ruler of the Emirate. the Country at large. Alhaji Isa Mustapha Agwai (I) After his selection by the His Highness, Alhaji Isa Council of Kingmakers, the Mustapha Agwai ascended the he location of the at Obi Secretary to the then military throne as a second class chief provoked some of the government of Benue/Plateau in 1974 but barely seven years c o m m u n i t i e s w h o T state late Alhaji Mustapha Bawa on the saddle, he became refused to make any attempt for announced Alhaji Isa Mustapha exemplary to the government financial contribution, and even Agwai as the successor and the of Plateau State to the extent persuaded some Obi inhabitants sixteenth emir of Lafiyan Bare- that he was promoted to first not to give their land for the Bari. class status in 1981. This building of the school. He later historical gesture standardized invited some dignitaries to Staff of office was presented to Lafia to an Emirate of national launch the school fund and the the emir of lafia, Dr Isa level till date. launching attracted so many Mustapha Agwai (I) who was a dignitaries like Alhaji Jafaru Dan second class chief then by the Though Lafia Emirate right Mallam from Kano and Alhaji then governor of Benue/Plateau from it foundation 1780 to Waziri Ibrahim from Borno. state, Joseph D. Gomwalk on 1974, witnessed reigned of 15 Huge amount of money was 26th October, 1974 at the lafia different monarchs, who realized to build the school. The stadium which is now the parade contributed immensely and d i s t r i c t i s t h e c u r r e n t ground. e x t e n s i v e l y t o w a r d s Government Secondary School c o n s o l i d a t i o n a n d Obi in the present town of Obi It was an excitement in the sense s t a n d a r d i z a t i o n o f t h e Nasarawa State. that a new and the young ruler is Emirate, nevertheless, it was presented a staff in office, that during the reign of the With the passing away of the excited every body. It shows that immediate past Emir of Lafia fifteenth Emir of Lafia, Alhaji lafia was in the track of change that the Emirate experienced Yusuf Musa (II) on 14th April and development, such changes development in the area of 1974, the stool was declared and developments have now social amenities such as road vacant by the Makongijin Lafia been confirmed and God has network, portable water (Prime Minister of the Emirate), blessed him to be the longest supply, electrification, health subsequently, the government of serving Emir in the history of facilities among others.

37 Continued from February Edition Nigeria's March to Greatness Beyond 2019 General Elections By Dr. Idris Othman Jibrin Wakilin Makaranta Keffi nlike in the previous candidates can bring general elections in to the table in terms of Uthe country, both the dividends of democracy contest and outcome of than where they hail from, or, e s p e c i a l l y t h e 2 0 1 9 their faith. Two, because both the Presidential election is being parties and the candidates have shaped and will most likely be nationwide spread and support determined more by the base cutting across all the states, perceived pedigree and ethnicities, religions, regions performances of the major and political tendencies in the political parties and the country with varying areas of individual contestants than by dominance as the case may be, the hitherto prevailing the political gladiators are primordial considerations of c o m p e l l e d t o ethnicity, religion and or d i s t a n c e region of origin. Specifically themselves from one is here referring to the t h e k i n d o f decisive impact of the two l a r g e l y dominant political forces, primordial and namely, the All Progressive hate driven Congress (APC) and its campaigns of Presidential candidate, 2015. Third, P r e s i d e n t M u h a m m a d u the gale of Buhari, and the People’s p a r t y Democratic Party (PDP) and defections its Presidential candidate, which was former Vice President Atiku a major Abubakar, in the process. g a m e Indeed, Nigeria has arrived at changer in the 2015 general this interestingly refreshing elections and which has continued t h a t w i t h t i m e , p a t i e n c e , political juncture on account even as we are within inch of the perseverance and meaningful of three main factors. 2019 elections, has ensured a participation by all and sundry, realignment of forces and the viz, the political parties, their One, the Nigerian electorates attendant current pan-Nigerian candidates, voters, election have been exposed to the permutations in both the ruling conductors, monitors and governance of both parties and and opposition circles. observers, as well as eventual the performance of their winners and new set of political candidates who also share Arising from the unfolding leaders, the consolidation of similar regional and ethno- political scenario, it is evident that democracy and enthronement of religious identities. Hence, the Nigerian politics will never be good governance is not only t h e y s e e m t o b e m o r e the same again. Notwithstanding feasible, but also inevitable. i n t e r e s t e d i n w h a t t h e the challenges, it is gladdening

12 Continued from February Edition Interview With

25 Years

Royal Homage Wakilinto Fulaninthe Emir as Zazzau

Eminence Royalty Magazine International (ERMI), in its spotlight on Royalties, Emirates and their contributions to human and national development, peace, security and custodianship of traditions and culture, recently met with Alhaji Muhammad Buhari Abdu, the Wakilin Fulanin Zazzau, and interviewed him on wide range of issues spanning the 25 years’ period since his turbaning. In the Interview the Wakilin Fulanin Zazzau reminisces on his family background, his connection with His Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Dr. Shehu Idris, CFR, which make this interview his homage to the Emir. The interview showcases the joys, fulfillment and gratitude of the Wakilin Fulanin Zazzau for his royal tenure and activities at the Emir’s palace and at the local government till his subsequent retirement and appointment as District Head of Maigana, all of which constituted the lessons he imbibed from his 25 years’ anniversary as the Wakilin Fulanin

I am so grateful to Allah (SWT) to me personally and to my entire New title holders are advised to and to His Royal Highness for family. My continue prayers to follow the traditional pattern and such an honor given to me. I am the Emir is for Allah’s guidance system with loyalty to His also grateful to all members of and protection, for long life and Highness, the Emir of Zazzau and the Emir’s family for their prosperity and also for good equally to learn from traditional kindness and support given to me health and marvelous years c o u n c i l m e m b e r s t h e up till this time. I am also grateful ahead. May Allah reward him methodology of Emirate council to my college year group 75 for abundantly with Aljannatul matters their mass turnout at my 25 years Firdausi. anniversary homage to the Emir Wakilin Fulanin Zazzau: (ii) of Zazzau. I must sincerely give ERMI: What advice do you have Those that spent just few years thanks to His Highness Alhaji to other new title holders that are are advised to follow the system Shehu Idris CFR once again, and fresh in the system? as appropriately as possible with to the members of the Emirate good and careful attention to the Council for all the opportunities I Wakilin Fulanin Zazzau: (i) hierarchy. 3 was given and their high regards

48 Family tree of the Celebrant, Mardannin Gabas Zazzau

Sarkin Zazzau Mallam Mohammad Awwal Mohammad Sani Mamuda Salanke Abdulkarim

The newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau, Alh. Musa Shehu Yaro, Royalist, Devoted Community Leader and a Technocrat

Turakin Zazzau turbaned have integrity, there is no Authority doubt about the integrity and * Assistant General Manager, faithfulness of new Mardan'nin Procurement division Gabas. The investigative team of * Assistant General Manager this Magazine gathered alot on Mohammad Ashafa (AGM) Procurement him most especially on one of his * Technical Assistant (TA) dedication for community Administration to the MD, NPA development of Zaria community (Present Position) in securing a developmental Sarkin Yakin Zazzau project from NPA which is still on Lawal Professional Courses and going. membership: 1. Certified Member, Chartered He was born on 2nd July, 1964, in institute of purchasing and the ancient city of Zaria to Alh. Alhaji Suleiman Yaro supply management of Nigeria Suleiman Yaro, the son of Sarkin (CIPSM) Yakin Zazzau Lawal Ashafa. 2. Member, Financial reporting Educational Background: council of Nigeria (FRCN) 1. First School living Certificate, Alhaji Musa S. Yaro 3. Member, fellow institute of LEA, Tudunwada Kaduna chartered business consultants of Nigeria 2. 1982: GCE, Rimi College Kaduna Alhaji Musa S. Yaro 4. Member, institute of logistics Mardaminni Gabas and transport London Zazzau 3. 1984: College of arts, science and technology, Zaria. (IJMB) 5. Attended several courses in and outside Nigeria. oing by the above family 4. 1987: Ahmadu Bello University tree of the Celebrant, Z a r i a , ( B s c ) B u s i n e s s 6. Mardanni is happily married GM a r d a n n i n G a b a s Administration with children and grand children Zazzau, it will be clearly understood that the Celebrant is 5. 1994: ABU Zaria, Masters in By the strength of the above from the Katsinawa ruling house Business Administration (MBA) qualifications and experience, and the current leadership in 6. 2003: Post Graduate Diploma in Mardan'nin Gabas Zazzau is the Zazzau Emirate is occupied by Transport Management, NITT right choice to have occupied the Emir Shehu Idris who is also from Zaria. new Traditional position and his t h e s a m e l i n a g e w i t h t h e present office position in NPA celebrant. Working Carrier: too is by merit and integrity. 1. 1988: Tax officer 11, Kaduna Zazzau Emirate Council has State Board of internal revenue Mardan'nin Gabas Zazzau indeed made a good choice for deserve to be higher above having someone like Musa Shehu 2. 1994: Senior tax officer, Kaduna where he is now, and by the Yaro turbaned as Madannin State board of internal revenue grace of Allah, that will be Zazzau. The traditional seat can actualised. only have value and attract 3. From Kaduna State Board Of followers if at all those that will be Internal Revenue To Nigerian Port 9 Emir of Zazzau, Alh. Dr. Shehu Idris CFR, Congratulated Governor Nasir El-Rufai

Kaduna State Council of Chiefs, led by the Emir of Zazzau, Alh. Dr. Shehu Idris CFR, in March 2019 congratulated Governor Nasir El-Rufai

Garkuwan Talakawan Jama'a, Mabudin Kauru and Ocho-Udo Ndigbo of Ibgo, Kaduna Chapter on his victory at the just-concluded governorship election.

The Traditional rulers also welcomed the peaceful conduct of the general elections in the state. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues the Emir of Zazzau said people in the state re-elected the governor due to his developmental strides in different sectors.

Emir Shehu Idris has assured the Governor of the support of Traditional leaders to make the State a leading example in the country.

Responding, Governor Elrufai, said the focus of his administration will be to consolidate on the reforms and programs begun during his 1st term.

His Excellency, Nasir El-Rufai Executive Governor The Governor called for the support of traditional Kaduna State leaders, saying his administration will be fair to all irrespective of those who voted for him or not.

Courtesy: Magazine Team

25 PICTORIALS

Sultan Of Sokoto with Ag. President Emir (Lamido) of Adamawa with Ag. President

Emir of Bauchi with Ag. President Emir of Jama'a with Ag. President

Wakilin Rayan Kasan Zazzau, Alh. Aminu Yakubu Wambai set for a function.

He is a retired Accountant that worked for 3 decades with NNPC. Now a Consultant and a representative of many financial Representative of Emir of Kano, entities. Wamban Kano with Ag. President

49 GOODWILL MESSAGE The Management, Staff and Students of THERBOW SCHOOL ZARIA wish to heartily facilitate with his Highness, Alh. Dr. Shehu Idris, CFR on his 44th anniversary on the throne of Zazzau. 8th February 1975 - 8th February, 2019

We wish his highness good health and more fruitful years of selfless service.

His Highness Signed ALHAJI (DR.) SHEHU IDRIS, CFR Emir of Zazzau E.O. Frank Lawale (Mrs) School Director

ERMI : Salam sir, may I know your name? Interview Prince Umar : My name is Umar with Ado Bayero. Prince Umar Ado Bayero ERMI : Sir, you came all the way from Kano to witness this Occasion of turbanning Wakilin Therefore my advice to our brother Amen. Tudun Wadan Zazzau? is to embrace everybody by treating Prince Umar : Ameen, thank them fairly. you Prince Umar : Yes, as you are aware, there is a strong bond ERMI : Sir, what is your message between Zazzau and Kano, such to the dignitaries that grace the that whatever affects one affects occasion? the other. Besides, the celebrant is our brother and a colleague at Prince Umar : Alhamdilillah, we NDIC. appreciate their presence, you know it takes great effort to make out time ERMI : You were born into out of one's tight schedule to attend royalty, now that your friend is occasions. So we thank all those that being turbaned, what is your attend and I pray that they return to advice to him? their various destinations safely. We also appreciate those who couldn't Prince Umar : Royalty as you come but prayed for us. know has a lot of responsibility attached to it. It requires one to be ERMI : Thank you sir, may you extremely patient as you will be also return back to your destination dealing with a lot of people of safely, May Allah bless you, may he different characters. also have mercy on your late father. Prince Umar Ado Bayero

50 Brief encounter with Alh. Muktar Shehu, Ciroman Labaran Zazzau

Alh. Muktar Shehu, Ciroman Labaran Zazzau, a famous administrator and media professional per excellence, who is still impacting in the development of National Television Authority (NTA) Abuja. He shared his wealth of experience with the Magazine during an interview about the following:

1. The person of His Highness, Alh. Dr. Shehu Idris CFR, The Emir Of Zazzau.

2. State of the Nation and

3. A National call on peace and security in collaboration with States and Federal government of Nigeria. Interview

ERMI: Good The Emir is equally a peace loving man Day Sir, My who is always interested in the progress n a m e i s of Zazzau. He has also extended his Adamu Jajah love to the none indigenes who now f r o m sees Zazzau as their second home. For E m i n e n c e this, we thank Allah for blessing us with R o y a l t y such a man as our Emir. Alhamdullahi. M a g a z i n e International. ERMI: Sir, you are among the Sir, the Emir prominent title holders , that Zazzau is o f Z a z z a u proud of, due to your contribution to it’s Alhaji Shehu Idris has spent 44years on throne precisely progress and the nation as a whole; what on the 8th of February so far, how will you describe him? would you say are the challenges you face in the course of discharging your Ciroman LBZ:Alhamdullahi, I feel highly honoured to duties? speak on a personality like the Emir of Zazzau. Let me make it clear that, it is not all that are fortunate to even Ciroman LBZ: Alhamdulllahi, yes, reach the age of 40 , not to even talk of spending 44 years there are challenges associated with the on the throne. For the emir to spend these years on the traditional title being bestowed on us, throne speaks volumes of him as a person. but my prayer is for Allah to guide us The Emir of Zazzau is a highly patient individual , a man and the Emir. In addition, the Emir only of immense endurance, who is always ready to render give title to those whom he considered assistance to the needy (his subjects). May Allah increase fit for it. The Emir is a man of foresight him in Imani, may he uplift him beyond imagination. May who love the progress of Zazzau. Allah also bless his descendants. Amen. For instance, I am a professional, so There is no family or household in Zazzau that the Emir there are ways I contribute to the did not impact positively on their lives , for that, we thank Emirate through my profession. And Allah and pray that he increase him in health and wealth. the Emir is always supportive. So we thank him. 45 Brief encounter with Alh. Muktar Shehu, Ciroman Labaran Zazzau ERMI: Sir, what advice would that is the only way you can sustain the elections were peaceful you give to ERMI, especially as production and break even. So, against the initial fears we had. this has much to do with your a n y t i m e y o u n e e d m y For those that lost in the profession. How can ERMI contribution, my doors are open, elections, they should exercise achieve it goals of promoting the as I am always available to render patience and try again another traditional institutios and also my support to the progress of the time. They should not think that uniting them? magazine. they have lost forever. They should show gallantry in defeat. Yes, all organizations are faced ERMI: Sir, lastly, what advice do While those that won are with one challenge or the other. you have for the politicians, expected to demonstrate Your magazine is therefore no especially as we just witnessed the magnanimity in victory by e x c e p t i o n . F r o m w h a t I conclusion of 2019 general carrying everybody along . They witnessed so far, the magazine is elections? should be fair and just in steering doing well. I will like to add that the affairs of the people whom you should concentrate on Ciroman LBZ:We give glory to they represent. I pray for Allah's marketing and advertisement as Allah for everything. Generally, guidance for them. Amen. Cont’d from Pg 43 Brief encounter with Alh. Shehu Muham'med, Sulukin Arewan Zazzau generations that are coming up. ERMI: Sir, lastly, what is In addition, people should your call to other traditional title understand that it is Allah that Sulukin A/Z : Alhamdullahi, as holders across the federation chose leaders. Therefore you are aware, I am not the first interms of supporting state whoever becomes our leader is person to attain such position in governments and the federal expected to be obeyed and the federal level – if you could government in maintaing peace respected. If the followers remember, the late Walin Zazzau, and order in order to achieve observe these, Allah will draw May Allah forgive him was in progress in the country. Especially the attention of the leaders to be charge of immigrations, in my as the 2019 general elections just fair in discharging their duties. opinion, the youths should be ended. Those that emerge victorious honest and hardworking in after the elections should whatever responsibility that is Sulukin A/Z: Alhamdulillah, I embrace all, irrespective of thrust upon them. They should not a m h a p p y , t h e w h o l e party affiliation . They should betray the trust that is place before electioneering process went work for the progress of the them. These and other similar smoothly, in Kaduna state and state and the country as a whole. things are what we indulge in, Zazzau Emirate, and indeed the which have brought us this far. entire country. I am happy the ERMI Thank you sir They should also assist people people of Zazzau cooperated with who are below them, this will the Emir in his call for peace and S u l u k i n A / Z z : y o u a r e make them go far in their chosen unity of the state. welcome career. Cont’d from Pg 8 Economic Growth and Empowerment through Traditional Rulers’ Involvement in Businesses interventions. The involvement toward starting and growing up financial intuitions to boost up of traditional institutions in their own businesses through their own businesses and by that businesses through micro micro lending and government increase empowerment of their l e n d i n g a n d g o v e r n m e n t interventions are Agent Banking, people and their communities for interventions could change the Financial Literacy, Know-Your- economic development. fortune of the society by Customer (KYC), customer Muhammadu S. Bello, sent enlightening the people to invest services, identity protection and this piece from 3 Abdulfatah within the community which much more. Close, Gwarinpa, Abuja and could spring up jobs amongst the T r a d i t i o n a l r u l e r s c a n could be reached at local communities. complement the efforts of [email protected] Some of the instruments the m o n e t a r y a u t h o r i t i e s i n traditional rulers could use collaboration with some of the 46 Brief encounter with Alh. Shehu Muham'med Sulukin Arewan Zazzau

Alh. Shehu Muham'med, Sulukin Arewan Zazzau, who doubles as Assistant Corp Marshall in Federal Road Safety, head quarters Abuja was visited by the Magazine representative who was privileged to have discussion with him where he shared with the general public about his veiw and thought regarding the 44th Anniversary Of His Highness, the Emir of Zazzau and many more...

"The general public, most especially those outside the royal circle should be informed that there are many more experts, professionals and industrialists in the circle" Interview

ERMI: Sir, of the Emir's palace, you will you will see that, the Emir of commoners are mostly the beneficiary. As they Z a z z a u are allow to come and display their gods and Alhaji Dr. conduct their legitimate businesses to earn a Shehu Idris living . These and many more sacrifices by the h a s s p e n t Emir have resulted in peace and progress of the 44years on Emirate. throne that was exactly ERMI: Sir, As one of the title holders of Zazzau on the 8th of February, 2019. Emirate, There are certain responsibilities that you are expected to shoulder. What would you What would you say on his personality, and the say are your challenges? progress made so far during this period of reign. Sulukin A/Z: Alhamdullahi, I am happy to be Sulukin A/Z: Alhamdullahi, The Emir of honoured by the Emir as one of his Hakimis. I Zazzau Alhaji Shehu Idris, is a father to all. And am only following the footsteps of the Emir in when you look round Zazzau Emirate, you will discharging my duties. If you observe, the Emir observe, that there are tremendous progress made is a man of peace who loves people. He assists on all aspects of life in Zazzau . Infact, Zazzau has the less privileged , contruct mosques, and even witnessed population explosion due to the Emir’s the repairs of burial grounds. These are some of love for people, this is the reason people from all the things the Emir is doing for his people which walks of life who came to Zaria ended up making it we are trying to emulate. Even as we are their second home . Areas, such as Magume, working with the federal government, we strive Genlesu and others are all populated with people of to follow the footsteps of His Highness. different socio-cultural background; they are Because in Islam it is said that emulating your leaving peacefully with the indigenes. They are elders is a sign of iman. So that is why we try to equally into different types of legitimate do good to people at all times. businesses. ERMI: Sir, you were recently promoted Thanks to the accommodative nature of the Emir. to the Assistant Corp Marshal of Federal Road Infact, when you look at the mini market at the front Safety, what is your advice to the younger Cont’d on Pg 46 43 Dan Isan Zazzau Clocks 2 years as a Title Holder

Dan Isan Zazzau clocks 2 years as a title holder, occupying the prominent title that has a great history in Katsinawa ruling house 28th April 2017 - 28th April 2019

Dan Isan Zazzau, Alh. Umar Shehu Idris is an Assistant Secretary, Zazzau Emirate Council, a Prince of Zazzau from Katsinawa ruling house and one of the focal points interms of efficient service delivery in the Emirate regarding discharging duties. Interview such a title that has a good history.

ERMI: What are your words to His Highness and his council for ERMI: Dan Isan Zazzau may honouring you with such a title? God continue to be with you, you have so far spent 2 years as Dan Dan Isa: I thank God for this honour and so much appreciate His Isa, what can you say? Highness and his council and also my family members for their support and prayers Dan Isa: All praise and thanks are due to Allah the exalted. His ERMI: What is your call to other title holders not only in Zazzau Highness and his council Emirate but across the federation? confered the title on me knowing fully well that it is a title from our Dan Isa: They should know that who ever is honoured with own house (Katsinawa ruling Traditional title, it has to do with servicing the humanity and house) and they also testified that I communities, as well as taking care of the less previliged and deserve it. I inherited the late Dan where ever they are, they supposed to be good ambassadors of Isan Zazzau, who was a brother to their Emirates, Kingdoms & Cheifdoms. His Higness. To me I am previliged to be honoured with ERMI: Thank you so much sir.

Congratulatory NAME: Alh. Dalhatu Sani Galadima TITLE: Galadiman Maganin Zazzau

DATE OF BIRTH: 2/2/1970 Message DATE & YEAR OF TURBANING: 12/12/2012 On behalf of my entire family, I wish His YEARS SO FAR WITH ZAZZAU EMIRATE: 6 years Royal Highness, The Emir Of Zazzau Alh Dr. Shehu Idris CFR happy 44th Anniversary on the throne, we wish him long life and prosperity and many years ahead to witness more Anniversaries. SIGNED Alh. Dalhatu Sani Galadima Galadiman Maganin Zazzau His Highness 8th February, 1975 - 8th February, 2019 Alh. Dr Shehu Idris CFR Emir of Zazzau 47 Special Interview with Newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau ERMI : Sir, You have been because of our network of friends Turbanned as the Mardanin and contacts which is spread across Gabbas Zazzau, how has it been the country. Zazzau emirate will holding this title? grow in terms of Administration if we bring our experience to bear on Mardanni: Alhamdulillahi, May it. As you are aware, visitors are the a p p r e c i a t i o n g o e s t o t h e light of every settlement. I also Almighty Allah for everything. observe that many people are jobless, so we must think of I thank His Highness The Emir ways to assist them. So as to Of Zazzau and the entire Zazzau boost the economy of Zazzau. Council members for honouring There are many legitimate me with such a title . trades that the youths can engage in, all they need is May God increase His Highness little support. This will in health and status. Amen. The lead to reduction in Emir of Zazzau is a just leader, he crime in the society . knows what it takes to lead S o w e n e e d t o People. This is the reason we all support them in respect him. The Emir knows our whatever way we house and he has been looking for can. Doing this ways to honour us. I also pray to will also bring God to give us the strength of about peace, shouldering the responsibility stability and And l am not doing these for been placed upon us. progress of Zazzau Emirate. political reasons, I am only doing it for Allah’s sake, that is ERMI: Sir, being new in the ERMI: You have said a lot sir, you why I don't even talk about it system couple with the fact that have even answer some o except on occasions like this . your are the first Mardanin questions I was about to ask you, Gabbas Zazzau, what are your which is on how you plan to ERMI: His Highness, the Plans for Zazzau Emirate ? contribute to the development of Emir of Zazzau has Clock 44 Zazzau Emirate. Years on throne, what is your Mardanni: Well, I don't think I message to him? am the first Mardani, but of Mardanni: Yes, we as leaders have Gabbas yes, the title is big as it is a lot of responsibilities to shoulder . Mardanni: Alhamdulillah, only reserved for Princes. You You see, many atimes, youths in my His Highness, the Emir Of know we are more inclined to community have seek for my Zazzau is just leader. This is western education but now that asistance in terms of school Fees the secrete behind his long we have been brought into the and so on. Some of whom I don't reign. May Allah increase him traditional fold proper, it will even know. We have also brought in health, may he witness afford us the opportunity to sewing machines and handed over many more years on throne, contribute within the system. to them, to aid them in trade and Amen. This will strengthen the ways other skills aquisitions Program. I things are being done. If you also built an ICT Tranining center, ERMI : Thank you sir observe, many people from Bashir Dabo center , all these are different part of the country came aimed at equipping our youths with to felicitate with us. This is knowledge and skills.

11 Barde Kerarriya Zazzau, Mansur Bamalli, Royalist and Internationalist

Barde Kerarriya Zazzau, Alh. Mansur Nuhu Bamalli is a Prince of Zazzau from the lineage of Mallawa ruling house, during this interview with him he shared with us a general knowledge regarding culture, tradition, religion and how he wishes to see traditional institute across the federation. Interview

of Zazzau, I am very happy for knowledge, the government this. Within this 44 years a lot of is doing everything possible achievements were made. Many to end whatever the security benefits for the people of Zazzau challenges the country is were witnessed during this years. going through, my call to the Peace and stability is achieved, a government is for them to lot of houses were carried along. increase their efforts and also The Emir is a just leader, and I to engage the traditional wish him many more years on rulers. These will curb the throne and in good health. issue of insecurity. When it comes to employing people ERMI: Sir, you are an expert in into the various forces, efforts terms of foreign affairs relations, should be made to check and here you are, a title holder, their backgrounds through how do you combine the two? the traditional institutions. Barde Kerarriya Zazzau Mansur Bamalli Barde: Yes, I have worked in The involvement of our various capacities that are traditional rulers in the affairs foreign affairs related, together of governance of this country ERMI: sir, you are one of the with ambassadors, this have will go a long way to reduce tittle holders in Mallawa ruling expose me to different cultures the issue of insecurity. They house of Zazzau emirate, what is and traditions. are more close to the people. your take on the 44 years of His They live among the people highness, the Emir of Zazzau on ERMI: Sir, the country seems to unlike the politician who the throne? be going through trying times, in come and go. terms of security challenges, Barde: Bismillahi rahamanir what is your call to your EMRI: Thank you for your rahim, wa sallahu ala nabiyyul colleagues from the traditional time sir. karim, you are right, I am from institutions and the government the mallawa rulling house of as well? Barde: You are welcome. Zazzau. On the issue of the 44 years, of his Highness on throne Barde: To the best of my

26 One year Anniversary with the Unveiling of Eminence Royalty Magazine International which took place at FABS Hotel GRA, Zaria on 5th February 2018.

Matawalle and Sadaukin Zazzau presenting Magazine Walin Gabas and Wakilin Malamai during distribution

Matawalle delivering a keynote address Ciroman Zazzau presenting magazine

Representative of Hon. Minister of Interior Dan Rimi Zazzau presenting copies of magazines to Gen. Danbazau receiving copies of magazines the Rep. of Aviation Technology, Zaria

Dangaladima Zazzau after delivering a speech

44 Two years Anniversary as Walin Gabas Zazzau 28th April 2017 - 28th April, 2019

Dangaladima and Walin Gabas

Friends & Associates at the Turbanning

Walin Gabas Zazzau

Walin Gabas and Nura Hakimi shortly before the Turbanning

Walin Gabas at the Turbanning Walin Gabas, Mansir and Ali

36 A Supreme Court Judge, Hon. Justice Bage Emerges New Emir of Laa By: Abubakar Muhammad Musa(Saraki)

Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Sidi Bage was born on June ABage, has emerged as 22nd, 1956, in Lafia, the 17th Emir of Lafia Emirate Nasarawa State. He Council following the death of attended the Dunoma the 16th Emir, Alhaji Isa Primary School Lafia Mustapha Agwai (I) on January from 1963 to 1969, he 10th, 2019. a l s o a t t e n d e d t h e Government Secondary T h e N a s a r a w a S t a t e School Lafia from 1970 Commissioner for Local to 1974. Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Mr. Haruna He was admitted into O s e g b a , a n n o u n c e d t h e t h e A h m a d u B e l l o selection of the Emir on Tuesday University, Zaria, for a (26th March, 2019) in Lafia, Diploma Programme in after the state traditional council Law between 1975 to meeting. 1977, where he obtained same at Credit Level and Mr. Osegba said the new emir later got his LLB degree in was selected by the emirate’s 1980. council of kingmakers and ratified by the state traditional He graduated with Second council and also approved by the Class Lower Division, state governor, Alhaji Umaru proceeded to the Nigerian Tanko Al-Makura. Law School Lagos in 1980 and was called to the He said the selection of the new Nigerian Bar in 1981. His Royal Highness emir was in line with legal Hon. Justice Sidi Bage I Notice 12 of 1986, Section 31 Bage worked as a Legal Officer, Ground Training stipulating the rotation of the Group, Nigerian Air Force Base, throne between the two ruling Kaduna (NYSC) 1981 to 1982, clans. Registrar FCT Judiciary in 1991. and appointed Magistrate Grade H e w a s a g a i n , P r o m o t e d II Plateau State Judiciary in 1982. Hon. Osegba explained that Substantive Chief Registrar, FCT Justice Bage and Alhaji Musa High Court January, 1992, He was Promoted Magistrate elevated to the High Court Bench Mustapha-Agwai, son of the late Grade I in 1984, promoted Senior emir contested for the position. as a Judge November 9th, 1992, Magistrate Grade II in 1986, elevated Justice Court of Appeal appointed Chief Magistrate II December 10th, 2007, and Justice Bage was however FCT Judiciary in 1989, promoted selected by four out of the five Appointed Justice of the Supreme Chief Magistrate I in 1990 and Court on December 5th, 2016. members of the kingmakers. was promoted as Deputy Chief

38 Unveiling of special magazine edition in commemoration of His Highness the Emir of Zazzau at 44, on 8th February, 2019

Wakilin Makarantan Keffi with His Highness the Emir of Zazzau Walin Gabas Zazzau, Danburam Kauru, Engr. Safwan, Adamu & Abubakar

His Highness the Emir of Zazzau with the Magazine Team Walin Gabas Zazzau, Sarkin Ayyuka Zazzau & Wakilin Makaranta Zazzau with His Highness

Walin Gabas and Wakilin Makaranta, shortly before Sarkin Ayyuka Zazzau and Danburam Kauru at the seeing His Highness palace Chamber

Abdullahi, Sani, Ciroma and Garba at the Palace Walin Gabas and Danburam

40 RIGATTA FESTIVAL YAURI Rigatta festival is a yearly tradition in Yauri Emirate which the Emirate holds in high esteem due to it's importance and relevance to Socio-economic development of Kebbi State.

This years Rigatta took place in February 2019 in another colourful manner which attracted dignatories like the Executive Governor Kebbi State and two former Governors of the State, Senator Adamu Aleiro and Dakin gari all under the host of Emir Yauri.

32 Newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau on 29th March, 2019

The Celebrant, Mardannin Gabas Zazzau with his mother, Hajiya Saliha immediately he entered the house after stepping down from his fully decorated horse.

The Celebrant, Mardannin Gabas Zazzau at the reception at Organo Hotel The celebrant, Mardannin Gabas Zazzau, Muhammad Isah and and Suits GRA Zaria, stood up when representative of Zazzau Emirate, Dan Adamu Audi from Abuja and Kaduna shortly before heading to the Isan Zazzau was re introducing him to the guest and general public. (His palace for the turbaning good characters were mentioned, worthy of emulation)

The Celebrant saying a big thank you to Zubairu Shehu Barristers Nuruddeen Abdulkadir and Nana Yakubu from NPA immediately after the turbaning Lagos were looking joyful during the occasion

Dan Malikin Shelleng, Haruna Abdulmumini and The celebrant & Hauwa'u his grand daughter Mahmoud Babah Suleiman

20 Newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau on 29th March, 2019

The Celebrant with his elder brother Mahmoud Babah Suleiman in Sokoto & Bida royalties too were alwo represented day 2 shortly before heading to the Palace for a thank you visit to as Baraden Nupe, Alhaji Shaba, Iyan Sokoto, Alh. Aminu His Highness (the thank you visit is a tradition and family and Abdullahi, Wakilin Fulanin Zazzau with the joyfully looking friends have to be there) joyous Mardannin Gabas Zazzau

Engr. Ibrahim Sani Abdul from Kano too said he won't be left at Mrs. Nkoyo Bello all the way from Cross Rivers, the celebrant, feild work while the big day happening in Zaria, Aliyu NaKamba Abdullahi Bawa from Kebbi and Engr. Sagir from Kano shortly from Zamfara, Babayo Adamu from Gombe, the Celebrant and before the big moment (turbaning) Otumba from Lagos shortly before accompanying the celebrant to the Palace for the turbaning

Aliyu NaKamba, Basheer Garba Umar, Sarkin Arewan Zazzau, Ahmed Umar from Yola and Mrs. Nkoyo Bello from Cross Rivers the celebrant, Makama Babba Zazzau, Abdullahi Shehu Yaro can also be seen happily and Alhaji before the thank you visit at the palace

Shehu Soran Sanyi, the celebrant, Na Ta’ala, Kamal Musa Yaro Alhaji Abba Bello, Engr. Ibrahim Sani Abdul, the celebrant, and Abdullahi Shehu Yaro in day 2. Makama Babban Zazzau and Magaji Na Gaban Zazzau 21 Newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau on 29th March, 2019

Alhaji Musa Adamu and new Mardannin Gabas Zazzau, day 2 Kamalu, Hayatu and the Celebrant

Uba (Sarkin Padan Baraden Zazzau), the celebrant, It is ofcours a family matter, the celebrant, Musliu and daughters Nuhu and Abubakar of the celebrant, Rabi, Hafsat, Kubura, Fatima, Hauwa,Saliha,Aisha and Aisha ( all of them saying a big congratulation to Daddy Mardanni )

Beutifully looked horse riders, Ishaq Ibrahim and Idris Abdul at the event

Day 2, the Celebrant with Hon. Samaila Yakawada, Shehu Soran Sanyi too was not left behind in the celebration in Former SSG, Kaduna State. the ancient city of Zaria 22 Newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau on 29th March, 2019

The Celebrant with Dokajen Zazzau, the Principal Private Secretary to His Highness, the Emir of Zazzau

Mr. Sunday Ewolabi. Staff of NPA Lagos whose Father is Yoruba and Mother from Southern Kaduna. Note: The Magazine want the readers to know that it is all about unity and peace building, Mardannin Gabas Zazzau always extend hands of generosity to every body that is why Mr. Sunday was The Celebrant Mardannin Gabas Zazzau with Karfen Dawakin joyfully at attendance. Mardanni is indeed a peace builder. Zazzau shortly after the turbaning

The Celebrant flanked by the Senior representatives of the Emirate, Waziri (the Senior councillor, Zazzau Emirate), Galadima and Sarkin Pada

Alh. Aminu Sani Rimin Tsiwa, Ajiyan Zazzau (Former staff of The Celebrant heading to their family house from the Palace NPA) and a close associate to the celebrant at the event

23 Newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau on 29th March, 2019

Fagacin Zazzau (King Maker & Council Member Zazzau Emirate), Dan Isan Zazzau (Asst. Council Secretary, Zazzau Emirate) and Durumin Zazzau were also there.

The Emir directly facing the Celebrant during the thank The Celebrant been turbaned in front of the Emir you visit at the palace

The Celebrant directly facing the Emir during the thank you The Celebrant joyfully looked, shortly before he was turbaned as visit at the Palace the new Mardannin Gabas Zazzau

54 Newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau on 29th March, 2019

Zulai Shehu Yaro, Amina Musa Yaro (daughter to the Celebrant), Aishat Musa Yaro (Wife to the Celebrant), Saliha Musa Yaro (Daughter) and a guest

1st wife to the Celebrant, Aishat and Hajiya Indo from Kaduna Shantalin Zazzau & Shamakin Zazzau almost finishing turbaning the Celebrant

Aisha Lukman, Aishat Musa Yaro (Wife) and Hauwa Musa Wives of the Celebrant, Aisha (right) and Lami (left) Yaro (Daughter)

Bilki, Turai, Lami wife to the Celebrant, Aisha, Hajiya Uwa Lami Musa Yaro and (Wife) and Umma Shehu Yaro and Umma at the event

55 Newly Turbaned Mardannin Gabas Zazzau on 29th March, 2019

Lami Musa Yaro (Wife) and Mairo Ibrahim Sale (Left to right) Madina, Zainab, wife Lami, Kudirat and Mairo

Younger sister to the Celebrant Zulai Shehu Yaro, Wife, Aishat Suleiman, Aminu, Kubura, Lami, Hajiya Sherifat, and daughter Saliha Musa Yaro Abdulbasit and Zainab

Hasana, Salamatu, Hauwa, Bilki, Awwal and Abubakar

Son of the Celebrant, Suleiman Musa Yaro in full regalia Lawal Suleiman Yaro, Sa’adatu Suleiman Yaro and during the celebration Jamila Suleiman Yaro

56 Matawallen Sokoto Rt Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal is Back Again for 2nd Term By: Sadiq Abdullahi (PhD) Sarkin Matasan Daura H o u s e o f R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s undoubtedly obvious by his actions , ( M a t w a l l e n S o k o t o ) that the perception of the general crosscarpeted from the All public seem to be very optimistic Progressives Congress,(APC) about his leadership qualities. As back to his former political party, the number one citizen of his state People's Democratic Party, (PDP). and a leader with prospects, His The victory of the political Excellency will make things easier aspirant against the popular for himself if he decides to let go of Presidential Candidate, President all political grudges that occurred M u h a m m a d u B u h a r i a n d during the 2019 general elections Senatorial Candidate in Sokoto and seek counsel and consultations Rt Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal State,Senator Alu Wamako was by from the elders in his state and all means ground breaking and across the nation, including he executive Governor of will surely not be so easily politicians in the opposition party Sokoto State, Rt Hon. forgotten. that are experienced in the art of Aminu Waziri Tambuwal leadership and governance without T The Nation wide political titan has spite, malice and disrespectful occupies one of the exalted position of traditional title in much to be proud of as his conduct. That will most certainly Northern Nigeria, because the title popularity continues to grow by gain him more fame, popularity, Matawalle is among the few titles his intellect in changing the usual respect it will equally make his task in the North given to Islamic clerics b i t t e r p o l i t i c s o f i n s u l t s , easier in fulfilling his oath of office or influentials in a certain field of aggression and violence with his and all promises made by him decipiline. political rivals. The aspiring during election campaigns that politician with unimaginable earned him the position he has T h e n a m e M a t a w a l l e w a s heights and potential barriers to found himself today as the originated from an Islamic word break has time,wisdom,vision and Executive Governor of Sokoto "Mutawalli" meaning, "the political crowns to wear. State...... " and the title came into being for the first The name Aminu Tambuwal has His Excellency has shown his time in ...... become a national term with both capacity and intellect by breaking rural and urban areas in all six strong barriers during elections and The Governor was considered regions of the country being well defied odds which gave him the deserving by Sokoto Sultanate informed of its potentials. opportunity of being announced as Council and it was confirmed on the winner of the recently him by Sultan Sa'ad Abubakar 111. It is now the time where His concluded general elections. That Excellency should decide his alone is a sign of courage and The 2019 general elections has position and choose between the political strategic values that not all ended with an unprecedented view t h i n - l i n e b e t w e e n g o o d politicians are blessed with. Credit of Nigeria's evolution of its governance and impending must be given to whom credit is due democracy. The political landscape decline in his political career that His Excellency, governor Aminu of leaders has proven to be will determine his faith through Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State rotational in the midst of all odds Allah SWA for the future of deserves to be applauded and with a titan breaking all boundaries Sokoto State and its indigenes congratulated. and conquering all fonts. being the leader of the affairs of his citizens he presides over which he May Allah SWA/God Almighty His Excellency, Governor Aminu will have to answer for before his continue to bless, guide and protect Tambuwal of Sokoto State and Creator, should he make the wrong us with his infinite wisdom and Former Speaker of the Federal choices. It is imperative and mercy. Amin Ya Rahman. 51 The Origin and Relevance of the title Mardanni in Zazzau By: Adamu Jajah he title Mardanni is among the high ranking in Zazzau. Mardannin Gabas is titles inherited by Fulani carved out from the main title T Mardanni and the first to be rulers from Habe since 1804 after Jihad in the history of honoured with it in Zazzau is Alh. Zazzau. Musa Shehu Yaro.

According to Malam Abbass "Traditional trumpet meant for Muhammad Fagaci, Sarkin the Title Mardannin Gabas is..." Ayyukan Zazzau, an author of many books, writer and editorial "Hausa” adviser of this Magazine, he Shigayya Kwando, added, "The first person that held Yanka damishi, the title of Mardanni during Yanka damishi, Habe was a woman, named Shigayya kwando Aisha, daughter of Sarkin Zazzau, Malam Musa Bamalle, "English” Zazzau flag bearer. Aisha was the Enter into basket musk and last woman that occupied that slaughter the leopard, position. Slaughter the leopard with basket musk. He has the strategy of how The title Mardanni is among the to defeat strong warriors. reserved titles meant for Prince's

Sarkin Busan Zazzau and Magajin Busan Zazzau, are the custodians of traditional trumpet in Zazzau Emirate and have these for MARDANNIN GABAS ZAZZAU and it is exactly what they blew after his turbaning in the Palace.

(Hausa) Shigayya Kwando, Yanka damishi, Yanka damishi, Shigayya kwando

(English)

Enter into basket musk and slaughter the leopard, Slaughter the leopard with basket musk, He has the strategy of how to defeat strong warriors...

10 Economic Growth and Empowerment through Traditional Rulers’ Involvement in Businesses By Muhammadu S. Bello raditional rulers have been in the forefront in shaping opinion in our of the CBN to T organize the societies. Before the Nigeria’s i n d e p e n d e n c e i n 1 9 6 0 , First Agency traditional rulers have been in Banking Fair, charge of native leadership and Kano State. other important aspect of the communities such as, taxation, A t o p e n i n g assisting the local authorities in ceremony of sensitizing the public, educating the Fair at the the public in discharging civic Emir’s Palace, duties, dispute resolution, Kano State, farming, trade and other native H i s R o y a l affairs. In Northern Nigeria, the Highness, the colonial rulers adopted ‘indirect Emir of Kano, rule’ to gain the trust and full Muhammadu cooperation of the common man Sanusi (II), due to the power and authority stated that the traditional rulers wield. To date, a i m o f t h e governments at all levels seek the c a s h l e s s blessings and counsel of services is to traditional rulers for successful bring banking implementation of policy and to the rural projects. communities, minimize the HRH Sunusi Lamido Sanusi Emir of Kano Nigeria has a population of huge risk that approaching two hundred involves dealing with cash and cashless policy and mobile million. According to Enhancing save the cost of printing fiat banking are well accepted in the Financial Innovation and Access, currency. The Emir also informed southern part of Nigeria and other about 53.0% of adults are the public on processes of African Countries such as Kenya. excluded from financial services opening a bank account and the He therefore called on the public whatsoever. The Central Bank of requirement, Bank Verification to accept same for economic Nigeria (CBN) in conjunction Number (BVN) which helps in development and ease of doing with other stakeholders initiated safeguarding deposits and business. National Financial Inclusion (FI) financial operations. He further Strategy, to further reduce the disclosed that government number of financially excluded interventions, grants, salaries, The participation and blessing of adults to 20% by 2020. incentives and loans are only the First Agency Banking Fair by accessed through bank accounts. the Emir of Kano has highlighted It is on the above note that, Bizi He explained how secured the the Emir’s role in giving publicity Mobile Cashless Consultant BVN is, as each individual has to the cashless policy initiative he sought the cooperation of his their own finger prints. The BVN started while at the Central Bank. Royal Highness, the Emir of could only register the living who The traditional institutions could Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, voluntarily presents themselves also disseminate the advantages being the initiator of the cashless for registration. Only people who of starting and growing up their policy while he was in charge of register for BVN can be captured. own businesses through micro the CBN, as well as the support The Royal Highness stated that l e n d i n g a n d g o v e r n m e n t Cont’d on Pg 46 8 Assistant Controller General of Customs: Bashir Abubakar is a Rare Gem By Abubakar Babaman Mohammed

ome are born great, some achieve greatness and Ssome have greatness thrust upon them. Indeed, Alhaji Bashir Abubakar has attained greatness through sheer dint of hardwork. As an intelligent officer of the Customs Service, he rose through the ranks to the position of Assistant Controller General of Customs. This is no run-off the mill achievement, especially when you consider how fast Bashir rose through the ranks.

But, let us take a pose and find out what is extraordinary about this officer. It is confirmed that Bashir has an unblemished record for over two decades that he has been serving his fatherland through the Nigeria Customs Service.

The last straw that broke the camel’s back was the uncommon courage and uncomprising stance he exhibited when he rejected a whopping sum of 412,000 (150,000,000million) naira bribe offered to him by drug traffickers to import 40 containers ladened Bashir Abubakar Assistant Controller General of Customs with tramadol through Apapa Ports into the country . This kind of patriotism and courage is unprecedented in the anals of the He is an man of the people as man of humility, as he relates to Customs Service. This was what demonstrated by the way relates people from all class of life, both led to his meritorious promotion to both junior and senior officers. the high and the low without to the rank of Assistant Controller He has made the Nigerian discrimination. General of Customs. Alhaji Customs and indeed Zazzau Bashir had previously served as Emirate proud as her good Sir, We at Eminence Royalty the controller of Customs Onne ambassador by distinguishing Magazine Congrtatulate you as Port Harcourt where he battled himself as one of the finest you achieve this milestone. We with the crude oil barons. And officers ever produced by the also wish you more successes as you continue to serve the was later transferred to Apapa. Customs Service. He is equally a country.amen.

18 Emirate Governance among Dubai Royal Families and UAE Monarchy By: Abdullahi Doki the ruling family of Umm Al Quwain. 6. The Al Sharqi royal family is the ruling family of Fujairah.

The Dubai Government Media O ffi c e w e b p a g e (http://mediaoffice.ae/en/public- i n f o / r u l i n g - f a m i l y - i n - dubai.aspx) explains that “The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation and sovereign state that was founded on 2 December 1971. The country is made up of seven emirates, namely Abu Dhabi (the capital), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al- Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and resident Muhammadu Emirates. According to Dubai Fujairah.” Both the UAE as Buhari’s recent official government’s archive web country and emirate, and Dubai Pengagement visit to page, the United Arab Emirates’ as a city and also an emirate have Dubai might not have attracted seven emirates consist of six members of the royal families as attention to Dubai’s emirate royal houses, with Sharjah and their rulers. The Government governance, royal families or the Ras Al Khaimah considered one web page stated that “the head of United Arab Emirates itself. ruling house, being ruled by the state of the UAE is the President, There are, however, major same family. The Emirates His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin spectacles in Dubai and among listed on the government Zayed Al Nahyan. He was elected its royal families and those of the archive web page are, on 3 November, 2004 as the United Arab Emirate, the 1. The Al Nahyan (branch of the second president of the UAE, country in which Dubai city is House of Al Falahi) royal family following the demise of His located. Nigeria’s emirates and is the ruling family of Abu Highness Sheikh Zayed bin traditional institutions can learn Dhabi. Sultan Al Nahyan, the first a l o t f r o m t h e r o l e s , President of the UAE, on 2 responsibilities and offices of 2. The Al Maktoum (branch of November, 2004.” Dubai royal families and their the House of Al Falasi) royal counterparts in the other emirate family is the ruling family of According to the government in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai. media office web page, the UAE h a s a f e d e r a l s y s t e m o f Dubai, one of the seven emirates 3. The Al Qasimi (also spelled government which includes: of the United Arab Emirates, is Al Qassimi) royal family rule 1. The Supreme Council the most populous major city in two of the seven emirates: 2. The Cabinet the United Arab Emirates. It is Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. 3. Federal National Council also one of the world’s leading 4. Federal Judicial Authority tourism havens of luxury, scenic 4. The Al Nuaimi royal family is The government media office beauty, leisure and exquisite the ruling family of Ajman. web page explains that the glamour in the United Arab 5. The Al Mualla royal family is

33 “Federal Supreme Council is the follows: Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin highest constitutional authority in 1. “Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sultan Al Qasimi the UAE. It consists of the rulers a n d D e p u t y S u p r e m e of the seven emirates.” According Commander of the UAE Armed 4. Deputy Ruler of Sharjah His to the web page, “The Supreme Forces His Highness General Highness Sheikh Abdulla bin Council elects a president to serve Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi for a renewable five-year term in Nahya office. The Supreme Council re- 5. Deputy Ruler of Fujairah His elected President His Highness 2. Crown Prince of Dubai Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Saif Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Al Sharqi Nahyan for a second five-year bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al term in November 2009.” The Maktoum 6. Deputy Ruler of Umm al- web page maintains that “the term Qaiwain His Highness Sheikh of elected office for the Vice- 3. Crown Prince and Deputy Abdullah bin Rashid Al Mu'alla President is also five years, and Ruler of Sharjah His Highness 7. Deputy Ruler of Ajman His the post is presently held by Vice Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Highness Sheikh Nasser bin President and Prime Minister of Al Qasimi Rashid Al Nuaimi the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin 4. Crown Prince of Ra’s al There is also the Cabinet. Rashid Al Maktoum, who was Khaimah His Highness Sheikh According to the government elected following the death of his Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr media office web page, “the brother, His Highness Sheikh Al Qasimi Federal Cabinet is the executive M a k t o u m b i n R a s h i d A l authority that manages all internal Maktoum, in early 2006.” 5. Crown Prince of Fujairah His a n d f o r e i g n a ff a i r s o f t h e Highness Sheikh Mohammed federation under its constitution According to the government bin Hamad Al Sharqi and federal laws.” According to media office web page, the the government web page, “the “Supreme Council Members are 6. Crown Prince of Umm al- Cabinet is tasked with proposing the President His Highness Qaiwain His Highness Sheikh draft federal laws and forwarding Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al them to the Federal National Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi,Vice Mu’alla Council before they are submitted President and Prime Minister of 7. Crown Prince of Ajman His to the President of the Federation UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin to lay before the Supreme Council Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi” for ratification as well as preparing Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of the Federation’s draft general Sharjah His Highness Dr Sheikh Among deputy rulers the annual budget, final accounts, Sultan bin Mohammed Al government media office web draft decrees and decisions.” Qasimi, Ruler of Ra’s al-Khaimah page identified are: The government media office web His Highness Sheikh Saud bin page listed the following as Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Fujairah 1. Deputy Ruler of Dubai and “Members of the Cabinet:” His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Minister of Finance and Industry 1. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Umm al-Qaiwain His Highness bin Rashid Al Maktoum Maktoum,Prime Minister and Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Minister of Defence Mu’alla, Ruler of Ajman His 2. Deputy Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin 2. Lieutenant General His Rashid Al Nuaimi.” Mohammed bin Rashid Al Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Maktoum Nahyan,Deputy Prime Minister The government media office web and Minister of Interior page identified crown princes as 3. Deputy Ruler of Sharjah His

34 3. His Highness Sheikh Mansour Education Salem Al Muhairi,Minister of bin Zayed Al Nahyan,Deputy State for Public Education Prime Minister and Minister of 16. Her Excellency Najla bint Presidential Affairs Mohammad Al Awar.Minister of 24. His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Community Development bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al 4. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Falasi,Minister of State for bin Rashid Al Maktoum,Minister 17. His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Higher Education of Finance Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi.Minister of C l i m a t e C h a n g e a n d 25. Her Excellency Noura bint 5. His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Environment Mohammed Al Kaabi,Minister of bin Zayed Al Nahyan,Minister of Federal National Council Affairs Foreign Affairs and International 18. His Excellency Dr. Anwar Cooperation bin Mohammed Gargash. 26. His Excellency Dr. Rashid bin Minister of State for Foreign Ahmed bin Fahad,Minister of 6. His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Affairs State bin Mubarak Al Nahyan,Minister of Culture and Knowledge 19. His Excellency Obaid bin 27. Her Excellency Dr. Maitha Development

7. Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi,Minister of State for Tolerance

8. His Excellency Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi,Minister of Cabinet Affairs and The Future 9.His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy 10.His Excellency Abdul Rahman Bin Mohamed Al Owais,Minister of Health and Prevention

11. His Excellency Saqr bin Ghubash Saeed Ghubash,Minister o f H u m a n R e s o u r c e s a n d Humaid Al Tayer.Minister of bint Salem Al Shamsi,Minister of Emiratisation State for Financial Affairs State

12. His Excellency Suhail bin 20. Her Excellency Reem bint 28. Her Excellency Ohoud M o h a m m e d F a r a j A l Ebrahim Al Hashimy,Minister bint Khalfan Al Roumi,Minister Mazrouei,Minister of Energy of State for International of State for Happiness Cooperation 13. His Excellency Dr. Abdullah 29. Her Excellency Shamma bint bin Mohammed Belhaif Al 21. His Excellency Sultan bin Suhail Faris Al Mazrui,Minister Nuaimi,Minister of Infrastructure Ahmad Al Jaber,Minister of of State for Youth Development State 14. His Excellency Sultan bin 30. H.E. Abdulla Mohammed Al Saeed Al Badi,Minister of Justice 22. His Excellency Mohammed Basti,Secretary General of the bin Ahmad Al Bawardi,Minister UAE Cabinet 15. His Excellency Hussain bin of State for Defence Affairs Ibrahim Al Hammadi,Minister of 23. Her Excellency Jameela bint

35 ogent arguments have encomious pouring out from all been presented by great the nooks and crannies of the Cliterary icons, that the Tinubu country on the jargaban s he man in a person is known based (The Jagaban of Borgu) clocks the age of 67. on others opinions of him. These opinions are usually in relation to @ For instance, premium times his manners, lifestyle, actions, quote some of the tributes by reactions and inactions. This is different personalities. For equally related to the popular President Muhammadu Buhari – adage that says “tell me your 67 “Tinubu is a fascinating team name and I will tell you who you player and political enigma are”. whilst to vice president Yemi Osinbajo, Bola is a man who Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu is By Abubakar Babaman Mohammed spent the last 30 years of his life many things to many people. in creative and catalytic public While some simply refer to him service”. as the Jagaban of Borgu, some prefer to describe him as a To Governor Amode of Lagos political strategist who builds state, Tinubu is a man whose bridges across the political and political dexterity, doggedness, social cultural devides of the undoubted courage and political country. acumen played a key part in the electoral victory of APC at the Yet, to some, he is a business Federal National Assembly, guru who knows how to convert G o v e r n o r s h i p a n d S t a t e risks & resources into profits. Assembly elections, to governor O t h e r s s e e s h i m a s a n Fayemi of Ekiti State, Bola outstanding administrator who Tinubu is a reliable dependable summoned rare courage in the and passionate leader who like a management of Lagos state colossus in the jungle of life, resources when he reigned as the whose ability to identify, nurture two term governor of the most and engage talents is unequalled. populace state in Nigeria – His Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu Also, the former House of administrative ingenuity was the NADECO to challenge the Representatives member and further confirmed, when he ills of the military regime. A senior presidential Assistant on proceeded to produced the next battle that made him left the the Diaspora Abiki Dabiri Erewa two governors of Lagos state comfort of his home, Lagos and described Tinubu as a dynamic after his reign . Infact, one can indeed the entire country in order leader, consummate politician, argue that Tinubu is Lagos and to emancipate the masses from consistent democrat, towering Lagos is Tinubu. the shackles of the military progressive arrowhead, seasoned oppression. administrator, financial surgeon, The Jargaban has equally great organizer, powerful through his political dexterity, Again, he sticked out his neck by mobilizer master strategists, u n c o m m o n c o u r a g e , a n d standing with the masses in 2015 tested and trusted visionary fearlessness, influence the to wrestle power from the center, leader, courageous fighter, man political trajectory of Lagos and a feat he repeated in the just of foresight, defender of the indeed the entire country. He is c o n c l u d e d 2 0 1 9 g e n e r a l oppressed, apostle of rule of law, arguably the most popular elections. Tinubu's sacrifice for formost philanthropist and a man politician in Lagos State today. the unity and progress of not only of the people. To this end, The Jagaban is a man that always Lagos State but also the west and Eminence Roylty Magazine stand with the masses even at the indeed the entire country is International also celebrates this detriment of his comfort. He legendary. towering figure @ 67. We wish demonstrated this during the him many, many more returns. defunct Abacha military Junta. It is therefore not surprising to see He and other like minds formed 19 To Emirates, Kingdoms & Chiefdoms Dr. Idris O. Jibrin Wakilin Makaranta Keffi

attainment of the objectives for country. which it is established, the 3. Give up-to-date, informed publishing outfit is working with c o v e r a g e o n o u r t r e a s u r e d authorized persons in several traditional heritage across the eing address by Dr. Idris Nigerian emirates, kingdoms and country. O . J i b r i n ( Wa k i l i n chiefdoms; as well as people in 4. Promote good relationship Makaranta Keffi), on B government related agencies like and understanding between the behalf of Eminence Royalty the National Council for Religious traditional institutions and different Magazine International on the and Traditional Rulers, and the levels of government and the occasion of the special homage State Ministries for Chieftaincy citizens at large. paid to his highness, the emir of Affairs. 5. P r o v i d e a v e n u e f o r Zazzau, Alhaji (Dr) Shehu Idris, Your Highness, the mission of the traditional title holders across the CFR, on Thursday, 7th February, magazine is to be impartial, country to easily know and become 2019 credible, positive and creative familiar with each other. while remaining in the forefront of 6. Remind Nigerians and the It is my privilege to speak on Nigeria’s development, unity and w o r l d , a b o u t t h e s p e c i fi c behalf of the Eminence Royalty progress. Accordingly, the responsibilities attached to Magazine International pay magazine seeks to achieve the Nigeria’s royalty and traditional homage to Your Highness on following: institutions.. commemoration of your 44th 1. Spread awareness on the 7. Provide information on Anniversary on the revered throne various Emirates, Kingdoms and E m i r a t e s , K i n g d o m s a n d of your forebears. Your Highness, Chiefdoms and on how they Chiefdoms in the country and their the entire team of the magazine, operate and serve their people and respective boundaries. comprising the management, the nation through their functions. patrons, editorial advisors, 2. P r o m o t e m u t u a l Your Highness, permit me to say contributors, marketers and understanding, peace and tolerance that Eminence Royalty Magazine reporters, is gathered here before among the diverse people and International has come a long way your exalted presence, to honour traditional institutions across the and celebrate your glorious reign as the Emir of Zazzau. We are pleased to identify with, and, cherish your sterling contributions towards national development and unity, as well as the remarkable advancement of the Zazzau Emirate in all ramifications.

Your Highness, Eminence Royalty Magazine International is an e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f y o u n g professionals from across Nigeria which was conceived several years ago. The unique and colourful newsmagazine is a non-political and non-tribal establishment that pre-occupies itself with the history, traditions and happenings within various royal domains in and outside Nigeria. For the Presentation at Zazzau Palace Cont’d on Pg 52

39 Cont’d From Pg 39 To Emirates, Kingdoms & Chiefdoms since the release of its first edition magazine cannot be complete International has come to stay and barely a year ago. The magazine is w i t h o u t i d e n t i f y i n g a n d is also destined for greatness. What not only growing by leaps and acknowledging the collective is required to ensure that the bounds, its acceptance and efforts of the following persons: magazine achieves its objectives is popularity as a major veritable 1. Sarkin Ayyukan Zazzau the necessary support through source of both the history and for his guidance on historical patronage from the Emirates, current news about our collective books and journals. Kingdoms, Chiefdoms and traditional heritage, is increasing 2. Jakadan Safana of the traditional title holders across the by the day. The credit for the rapid Dallazawa ruling family in Federation. In this regard, we growth of the magazine in such a Katsina, for his support. He is the appreciate the Zazzau Emirate short time must surely go to the founder of M.T. Safana Archives- Council for the approval granted to entire crew involved in the an establishment aimed at us to publish the special edition publication. In particular, the promoting and preserving the c o m m e m o r a t i n g t h e 4 4 t h story of the magazine would not cultural heritage of Northern Anniversary of His Highness, the be complete without a mention of N i g e r i a . I t i s a l s o t h e Emir of Zazzau. We are further t h e f o r e s i g h t , i n d u s t r y, establishment where over 2,000 assured that with your confirmed d o g g e d n e s s , z e a l a n d pictures of Northern Nigeria are fatherly support, the sky is our cosmopolitan disposition of the available from 1804 to date. limit. founder and publisher of the 3. The entire team of the magazine, the Walin Gabas magazine which includes the Finally, we pray to Allah (SWT) to Z a z z a u , A l h a j i A b u b a k a r patrons, editors, reporters and grant Your Highness long life, Mainasara Shehu Idris, who contributors. sound health, peace of mind and incidentally is my former student prosperity in the times ahead. but has now become my boss in Your Highness, permit me to the establishment. affirm our confidence that Ma’assalam. The story of the success of this Eminence Royalty Magazine

The Rise & Shine of New Etsu Pategi Development, urged the new Vice Chairman Kwara State Monarch to be just and fair in Council Traditional Rulers discharging his responsibilities By: Muhammed B. Abubakar ([email protected]) . Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Bologi II is ollowing the demise of Etsu a brief illness, on the 19th of March, the first son of the late Etsu Patigi, Alh Ibrahim Chatta 2019. Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Bologi Ibrahim Chatta Umar of Baba FUmar (OON) in Abuja, after II was announced as the new Etsu of Bologi ruling house. Patigi among other contestants from different ruling houses of Patigi Until his appointment, Alh. Emirate . Bologi was a staff of the Nigerian Customs Service. The late Emir was the Vice Chairman Kwara State Traditional We a t E m i n e n c e R o y l t y Council. Magazine International wish to Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of join other well- meaning Kwara State who approved the Nigerians and indeed the entire appointment of Umar through a people of Patigi Emirate to letter signed by Alhaji Saidu congratulate Your Highness on Habeeb, the state Commissioner for this milestone achievement. Local Government, Chieftaincy A ff a i r s a n d C o m m u n i t y We wish you long and peaceful reign sir.

52 The Achievements and Conquests of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Who Hold Titles of (Jagaban Borgu & Uban Matasan Hausa) & The Lion of Bourdilon); By Sadiq Umar Abdullahi, PhD Sarkin Matasan Hausa. he 2015 to the 2019 or who will control the mantle of general elections ushered power after the elections. It has Tin a new dawn for the come as no surprise to some Federal Republic of Nigeria. It extent baffling why the "THE was the first time in the history of FEARLESS KING MAKER" the country that an opposition equally referred to as "THE party took the mantle of LION OF BOURDILON" still leadership from a ruling remains in the limelight and incumbent government. The stronger than ever. He has victory and evolution of proven himself to be the best of Nigeria's democratic system of the best,over and over again and governance was as a result of a remained completely modest strategic synergy of several a n d h u m b l e d e s p i t e t h e political parties called, “The significant role he played in Action Congress of Nigeria, achieving victory for the present (ACN), ANPP, CPC and a Cross- ruling party, (APC). The only carpeting Of Political Titans name echoed as the Political From The Peoples Democratic Guru of the Federal Republic of Party, (pdp) to the new party that Nigeria is without a doubt the emerged prior to the 2015 Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu one and only "ASIWAJU BOLA general elections in Nigeria and A H M E D T I N U B U " . T h e the present ruling party called contributions and selfless "all Progressives Congress, service by the "GLOBALLY (APC). hausa speaking societies across RECOGNIZED NIGERIAN the globe, African Democrat of the IKON" and his political talent in The victory of the historic event Decade, Lion of Bourdilon, the activities of the government cannot be attributed to any single Master Strategist, Consolidator of that he sacrificed so much for person and neither can it be all citizens regardless of religion, with his "HEALTH, WEALTH, attributed to any single region of e t h n i c i t y a n d p o l i t i c a l TIME AND EXPERTISE" will the nation. However, their are inclinations, the establisher and never be forgotten and will be prominent, patriotic, nationalists unifier of the Southern and carved in gold through the pages in the country that played vital Northern Region of the Nation, the of history in the nation. All those roles among the citizenry like mediator of political and party that are well acquainted with none other and sacrificed rivalry, most importantly, the him. "Looking at what Lagos everything at theirs disposal to peace maker of conflicts across the state has become gives true ensure the growth and evolution Nation". testament of his achievements of Nigeria's democracy like, "His and ability to lead not only a Excellency, Asiwaju Bola The 2019 campaigns for general state, region but the country as a A h m e d Ti n u b u , ( F o r m e r elections has been concluded in whole". Governor of Lagos State and less than one year but there is no Present National Leader of The political analyst that has given an The "JAGABAN BORGU" stood Ruling Party, (APC), Jagaban of accurate descriptive picture or by "President Muhammadu Borgu Kingdom, Father of the analysis of what it will be like and Buhari, (GCFR) from the Northern Nigerian Youths and all neither can anyone predict where beginning of their alliance that 41 The Achievements and Conquests of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave them victory and he is still a are now in prominent and elections in Nigeria come the 100 percent in support of the highly placed positions in 2 0 2 3 g e n e r a l e l e c t i o n s . P r e s i d e n t e v e n t h o u g h government as a result of his Wounded lion? Yes. Betrayed? immeasurable number of people p o l i t i c a l m e n t o r s h i p , Yes. Recovering? Yes? Well where against his choice of the ideologies, efforts and strategic informed? Yes. Strategizing? p o l i t i c a l p a r t y ' s planning, which makes it Yes. Given up and fallen? A " P R E S I D E N T I A L needless to say that he has the resounding "NO". CANDIDATE" of "APC" prior capacity, will power, courage the 2015 general elections to the a n d m o s t i m p o r t a n t l y M a y " A l l a h S W T / G O D 2019 general elections. He did patriotism and love for the unity ALMIGHTY", continue to not put President Muhammadu of an indivisible, indissoluble bless, guide and protect us with Buhari to shame and he did not sovereign state known today as his infinite wisdom and mercy. let him fall,hence why citizens the Federal Republic of Nigeria Amin ya Rahman. of the country from both by virtue of "SECTION 2, [23/04, 11:27 a.m.] Walin northern and southern Nigeria (CFRN) AS AMENDED". It is Gabas: It is now the time where with specific reference to the because of such virtues, loyalty His Excellency should decide "PRESIDENCY" should pay a n d a n e n o r m o u s h e a r t his position and choose him in kind even if they do not possessed by "ASIWAJU between the thin-line between intend to repay him with any BOLA AHMED TINUBU" that g o o d g o v e r n a n c e a n d other thing. It was through Allah the question of where all those impending decline in his SWT/God Almighty, Asiwaju that claim are loyal to him have political career that will Bola Ahmed Tinubu, amongst been hiding and decided to keep determine his faith through others achieved the unification mute with regard to their so- Allah SWA for the future of of the bridge building between called "OGA, MY LEADER Sokoto State and its indigenes "northern Nigeria and Southern OR BOSS". It is safe to say their being the leader of the affairs of Nigeria", that was pioneered by hypocrisy in using his name, his his citizens he presides over the, "late General Shehu Musa resource and intellectual gift which he will have to answer Yar'adua of Blessed Memory" that was used by them with a for before his Creator, should and later spearheaded by deceptive purpose of getting to he make the wrong choices. It is "Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu" where their sneaky, ungrateful, imperative and undoubtedly which started prior to the 2015 pessimistic and carefully obvious by his actions that the general elections. To that effect," planned ambitions has come to perception of the general public The Federal Republic of light by showing their true seem to be very optimistic Nigeria, the African continent colors which can be classified as about his leadership qualities. and the entire citizenry of the c u n n i n g a n d d i s h o n e s t As the number citizen of his nation should show their intentions. "WHERE ARE s t a t e a n d a l e a d e r w i t h appreciation and thank him for THEY TODAY AND HOW prospects, His Excellency will h i s c o n t r i b u t i o n t o t h e MARKET?". Asiwaju Bola make things easier for himself development of nigeria and Ahmed Tinubu ought to have if he decides to let go of all enhancing the evolution of the seen them for what they are and political grudges that occurred country's democracy which is their activities for what they do. during the 2019 general well deserved". One might safely say,that is the elections and seek counsel and game politics and how it is consultations from the elders in The Former Governor of Lagos played. Asiwaju is a big player his state and across the nation, State from inception of the and a high roller in the political including politicians in the fourth republic in Nigeria arena and must have mastered opposition party that are created leaders as opposed to the art of playing from outside experienced in the art of followers,unlike the manner in the box. He must have carried leadership and governance which most politicians carryout the lessons along with him for without spite, malice and their political philosophy and the next round of general disrespectful conduct.

42 Obi of Onitsha (Chancellor Of ABU Zaria), Sultan of Sokoto & Emir of Zazzau @ 41st Convocation of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria By: Abubakar Babaman Mohammed

t was last Saturday, 27th was chaired by Prof. Abubakar The occasion also witnessed the April 2019 that Ahmadu Adamu Rashid, Executive unveiling of 10 blocks hostels IBello University had it's 41st Secretary, National University which consists of 360 rooms. The Convocation. The occasion Commission. 10 blocks of hostels were named attracted many dignitaries from after Alhaji Aliko Dangote who far and near. The institute also The business mogul, Africa's donated it to the school. graduated 81 First Class students richest man and president of the among the 15,289 graduands. Dangote groups, Alhaji Aliko In the same vein, 3 new blocks of Dangote was conferred with an hostels were named after His The Vice -Chancellor, prof. honorary Doctorate degree. Highness the Emir of Zazzau, Ibrahim Garba equally presented Another person that received the Alhaji Dr. Shehu Idris . The prices to 15 best graduating honorary degrees was the former school said it recognised the students for the 2017/2018 President of the Nigerian Labour fatherly role the monarch have session. The recipients cuts Congress (NLC) Comrade been playing in ensuring peace across different faculty of the Hassan Adebayo Summonu . and unity in his community. School. The duo were honoured for their The school has also enjoyed There was a convocation lecture immense contributions to the peaceful relationship with it's with the title : "It's all about economic development of host community since it's human Capital... Stupid " which Nigeria and humanity in general. inception.

5 Usman Danfodio University Honoured Emir of Yauri

Sultan of Sokoto, Emirs of Kano & Argungugu fecilitated with Emirs of Gwandu & Yauri as they were honoured by Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto on 13th April 2019

The Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto awarded two Kebbi State emirs, HRH the Emir of Gwandu Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar CON with Doctor of Laws (LLD) and HRH the emir of Yauri Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu Abdullahi CON with Vice Chancellor Emeritus of the Usman Danfodiyo University Sokoto, During 2019 convocation ceremony of the university.

Other awardees are Prof. Tijjanni Muhammad Bande, OFR with Vice Chancellor Emeritus of the Usman Danfodiyo University Sokoto and Sheikh Muhammad Isah Talata Mafara (Sarkin Malamai) Honoured with LLD Degree.

31 Newly Turbaned Wakilin Tudunwada, Waje District Zazzau Emirate, Kaduna State Alh. Muham'mad Turad Sani Sha'aban is a Son to Alh. Sani Muham'mad Sha'aban, Dan Buram Zazzau (A Philanthropist and an Industrialist).

The new Wakilin Tudun Wada has these to share with the Magazine as he was honoured on 19th April 2019. “I use this opportunity to thank Allah SWT for making this day a success and my sincere appreciation goes to my parents for standing for us with prayers, blessings and all the necessary support. I also thank His Highness, the Emir Of Zazzau, his council, Hakimin Waje, Sarkin Yaran Zazzau and Sarkin Tudun Wada for this honour”

Muhammad Aliyu Sirajo (Brother to Danburam Zazzau),

Is a newly turbaned Danmalikin Tudun Wada and has these to share with the Magazine

“As you know whatever success or progress you see in this life is a matter of time, so now that it is time for us to be honoured, indeed we are turbaned and honoured in the community, we thank God and all those that stood for us most especially Danburam Zazzau

Prince Umar Ado Bayero (Baban Sokoto) A friend and associate to the newly turbaned Wakilin Tudunwada, Muhammad Turad Sha'aban and has these to share with the Magazine at the occasion.

Royalty as you know has a lot of responsibility attached to it. It requires one to be extremely patient as you will be dealing with a lot of people of different characters.

58 About the Person of Alh. Sani Sha'aban Danburam Zazzau (A Philanthropist, Politician, Industrialist & Royalist) By Muhammed B. Abubakar ([email protected]) he Damburam Zazzau is a Zazzau from Wakilin Tudun man of the people. His Wadan Zazzau. He was also a Tgenerosity as a community former member, Federal House leader is legendary. Indeed, he has of representative, from where he contributed immensely to the aspired to became Kaduna State development of his community. It Governor. He always identify is these kind of selfless service to with his people, this is the reason his people that has endeared him many groups and individuals are to the people and the Zazzau calling on him to aspire to be the Emirate as well. . Governor of Kaduna State. H e i s a n I n d u s t r i a l i s t , Philantropist & a National leader H e w i s h e s t o u s e t h i s in various capacities. He is opportunity to thank the equally an international Business numerous guests who find time man. out of their tight schedule to grace the turbanings and It was this same reason that made wedding fatiha of his children. him to be elevated to Damburan May Allah bless them all.

Uban Garin Zazzau Alh. Bashir Shehu Idris District Head Soba After thanking Allah SWT, we are happy for witnessing this day as our 3 daughters got married. Me and many others participated actively in seeing to the success of this day and everything went smoothly. About the new Wakilin Tudun Wada, my advice to him is to hold on to this title with passion and fear of God and also to dedicate himself to community service by assisting the less privileged in Tudun wada and the entire Zazzau Emirate just like what he see his father Danburam Zazzau is doing.

13 Hajiya Saratu Sha'aban, The Senior Wife of Alhaji Sani Sha’aban, Danburam Zazzau Alhamdulillah, all thanks be to Allah. My call to the couples is for them to exercise extreme patience and also they should desist from exposing each others secretes, They should Equally be prayerful, This will make things go Smooth for them and regarding all those that stood for us through out the occasion, we thank them because they have shown us love and care. They made us feel very important. Some of them, we don't even know, yet they came to show solidarity with us. May God bless them all.

Hajiya Hauwa Sha'aban Alhamdilillah, my advice to the couples (our children) is to be patient and live in peace with each other. I pray for a peaceful married life for them.

Hajiya Halima Sha'aban Alhamdilillah, I wish them (the couples) a peaceful married life. My advice to them is to emulate us. They should exercise patience at all time. We have done our part by giving them good training, we expect them to build up on that.

Hajiya Balkisu Sha'aban: Alhamdulillah, I wish the couples well, may Allah make their home peaceful. We have given them good home training, I believe they will go and build on it and I wish all those that came safe trip back to their various destinations. We thank them all.

14 Below are What friends and family said about the person of Mardan'nin Gabas Zazzau as he was turbaned and honoured by Zazzau Emirate on 29th March, 2019

Barr. Garba U. Shehu

I have known Musa Shehu Yaro for almost 40 years, we were in Magume together as students of College of Advanced Studies, Zaria between 1982-1984. We later proceeded to ABU Zaria where he got admission to read Business Administration while i was in the Faculty of Law. He is friendly and very hardworking. Later our friendship was further cemented and we became known and so much close to our families. I can say without fear of contradiction that Zazzau Emirate Council made a wise decision for the confernment of title on him as Mardannin Gabas Zazzau. Zazzau Emirate and the people of Zazzau will benefit immensely from his wealth of experience and generosity. He is humorous, gentle and always there for family and friends. Allah Ya ja Zamanin Mardannin Gabas, Ya kuma taya shi riko. Ameen

Ahmed Dandare

I have known Musa Yaro for over a decade now. He is a very hard working individual and enterprising. He is reliable and trustworthy and has made valuable contributions to the growth of procurement Division where he serves as an Assistant General Manager. I must say that the title accorded to him is well deserved and he has a bright future ahead and the sky is his limit.

I Wish him God’s guidance and protection as he serves as one of the chosen advisers of the Emir of Zazzau. Congratulations.

Alhaji Sani A Aminu Wakilin Arewan Zazzau.

The Tittle conferred on him by his Royal Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji, (Dr.) Shehu Idris CFR ,is a clear testimony of his immense contribution to the Community and the Nation at Large.

On behalf of myself and the Entire Family of the first Turakin Zazzau, Abdullahi in the Katsinawa Ruling House in Zaria,whom Mardanni Gabas,happened to be his Grandson, wishes to express our gratitude to the Emir, Alhaji Shehu Idris, for the timely conferment of the title to Alhaji Musa S Yaro.

Olumide Adegbite

My getting to know Alhaji Musa Yaro was a divine encounter, one which i have continually cherished, he is a righteous man, one who is kind and decent in every aspect, he is indeed a complete Gentleman.

"A good Man is Hard to find". Flannery O' Connor

57 Turbanings & Weddings of Danburam Zazzau's Children Dan Isan Zazzau, Alh Umar Shehu Idris, Assistant Secretary, Zazzau Emirate has these to say "As you can see, we are here present today celebrating with our brother Danburam Zazzau as our 3 daughters got married, you see the type of good up bringing they got from their parent needs to be uphold by them, because that is the only way they can be good ambassadors of Sha'aban's family. We pray they will maintain, uphold & emulate all the good characters of Danburam"

"On the newly turbaned Wakilin Tudunwada, I call on him to continue to be respecting every one, because he is known with good characters, therefore he must uphold them and also to be patient in discharging community services”

Alh. Abubakar Mainasara Shehu Idris, Walin Gabas Zazzau & Publisher of Eminence Royalty Magazine International has these to say

"All praise are due to Allah SWT for making it possible for me and many others to have attended the wedding Fathia of our children & turbanings of our Son Wakilin Tudunwada and others. What you can see today is nothing but a pay back period to Danburam by many people from far and near whom he has been leaving in peace with over th year. This shows that Danburam is a man of the people.

Matawallen Zazzau, Dr Aminu Ladan "All praise are to Allah the exalted, we also appreciate His Highness the Emir of Zazzau and his council for the fatherly host given to the wedding of our children and also for the confirment of Wakilin Tudun Wada on our Son, Muhammad Turad.

I on behalf of Bashir Custom and other committee members we thank everyone for attending.

15 Sallaman Kudun Zazzau Royalist & Educationist By: Adamu Jajah Some of the qualities to be Western education in considered before traditional L.E.A primary school kofan appointment can be as follows: Doka Zaria. 1. Strength of qualification He later attended: 2 . R e l i g i o u s a n d fi n a n c i a l 1. Teacher's college kafancan. decipiline 2. Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic 3. Devotion for community service Zaria. and 3.Ahmadu Bello University 4 . P a t e i n c e a n d s t r a i g h t Zaria. forwardness in discharge of 4.National Teachers institute activities kaduna. 5.National Open University of Nigeria .(NOUN) Also he added, if council members Where he obtained Teacher's are dedicated to over sight, grade 11 certificate, Higher decipiline to all ranging from National Diploma in public Prince's downward definitely the administration, post graduate system will be sanitised. allaman Kudun Zazzau has Diploma in Education, Masters in public Administration and since became a house hold Below for readers reference, is the Masters in Education planning name far and near within profile, expertise and professional S a n d A d m i n i s t r a t i o n the geographical zone. The aspects of Sallaman Kudun respectively.. Sallaman Kudun Zazzau at our Zazzau, Mallam Mustapha Jibrin. disposal is someone who has He was turbaned as the Sallaman demostrated high level of passion Such profile alongside thorough Kudun Zazzau by his Royal in upholding the ethics of investigation should be considered Highness Alh.Dr Shehu Idris traditional title. He is always show before an appointment into CFR. May Allah grant him casing his qualities educationally, traditional institute. Aljannah Firdaus. religiously and socially most A teacher for a decades, a especially in the way and manner Name: Mal. Mustapha Amin Jibrin religious leaders per excellence he put people and his community Title: Sallaman Kudun Zazzau. w h o c o n t r i b u t e d t o t h e first before him self. Mal. Mustapha Amin Jibrin was development of humanity in Zaria, kaduna state and Nigeria Prof. Muhammad Kabara, leader born in kofan Doka Zaria on 11 at large. o f o u r i n v e s t i g a t i v e t e a m December 1963 to Alhaji Jibrin and elaborated for us about the Amina Jibrin, the grand son of Sarkin Fulani Sharubutu of Zazzau On behalf of the family of Sarkin strength of qualitative traditional Fulani Sharubutu late Malam ledership in which if it fails, Emirate. M a l a m M u s t a p h a a t t e n d e d Abdullahi. we wish His Highnes definitely the followers will not in many more years of service to any way have confidence in the Qur'anic school from Malam Abdulrahman (late), the son of late humanity. Long life and ledership which is mostly a prosperity. Ameen ledership for ever. This is a wake Malam Sani kofan Doka Zaria. He up call to Emirates, Kingdoms and continued in the same school after the death of Malam Abdulrahman, cheifdoms that they should always Signed: though, under the guidance and consider a transparent leader for Mal. Mustapha Amin Jibrin. appointment after a thorough instructions of late Malam Abba. (Sallaman Kudun Zazzau) Sallaman Kudun Zazzau started his investigation. 53 As wives of Danburam Zazzau, Relatives and Associates celebrated the wedding of their three children between 18th-20th April, 2019

Haj. Saratu Shaban Haj. Hauwa’u Shaban Haj. Bikilsu Shaban

Haj. Halima Shaban Wives of Danburam Wives of Danburam

Chinese Associate of Wives and Relatives Danburam Zazzau 16 Brides & Grooms Joyfully Celebrating

Asma’u Shaban Amina Shaban Zarah Shaban

Zarah & Umar Faruk Amina & Mustapha

Asma’u & Abdullahi Wife of Danburam Wife Alh. Bashir Custom Zazzau and Daughter (A strong Pillar in the Wedding) 17 Royal Wedding of Three Daughters of Danburam Zazzau and Turbanings Ceremony of Wakili, Danmaliki and Madaucin Tudun Wada

His Highness, receiving Wakilin Tudun Danburam Zazzau strengthening a point to and Co Sarkin Jiwa, FCT Abuja

Wakilin Tudun Wada, son to Danburam Zazzau Matawallen Zazzau and Wakilin Tudun Wada been presented to His Highness shortly before seeing His Highness

Prince Umar Ado Bayero, The young Royalist, son of Walin Gabas Zazzau in a colleague to Wakilin Tudun Wada Danburam Zazzau at the event company of magazine team, shortly before the Turbaning shortly before the event. 27 As Royal Weddings and Turbanings Continued

Sarkin Yaran Zazzau overseeing Sadaukin Zazzau watching Ubangarin Zazzau carefully the turbaning attentively watching

Sarkin Tudun Wada also Newly turbaned wakilin Newly turbaned Madaucin overseeing the event Tudun Wada Tudun Wada

Newly turbaned Damalikin The celebrants with Royal Fathers Tudun Wada 28 Celebration of the Turbannings Continued

Danburam Zazzau attending The celebrant with his Mum to guests

The celebrant with his Mum The celebrant with his Mum

Sarkin Jiwa, Danburam and the Celebrants One of the wives of The celebrant with his Mum Danburam joyfully looking Royal

29 Royal Host to the wedding Day at Zazzau Palace

The Emir of Zazzau and Sarkin Jiwa Sarkin Saminaka and Matawalle

Danburam Zazzau with guest Sarkin Kudun Sokoto, Matawalle and Walin Gabas

Prince Bello Ado Bayero, Dan Darman Kano

Dangaladiman Zazzau at the Event Ubangari and Dan Isa

59 As Royal Wedding Continues

Danburam, Dokaje and Kuyanbanan Zazzau Asst. Comptroller Customs, Alhaji Bashir

Danburam and Walin Gabas Guests from Niger Republic and one other

Dan Darman Kano, Zannan Katsina and Danburam, Representative of Adamu Attah Walin Gabas at the Palace Fifth Chukker and Farouk Polo Player

Alh. Lawal Samaila Yaka Wada Former SSG, Kaduna State

A special guest at the occassion

60 Obi of Onitsha (Chancellor ABU), Sultan & Emir of Zazzau Celebrate With Dangote at 41st Convocation

Sultan of Sokoto Emir of Zazzau Obi of Onitsha

Alh. Aliko Dangote Alh. Aliko Dangote and the VC ABU

Halima Dangote, First Born of Alhaji Aliko Dangote Obi of Onitsha, NUC Secretary and Chairman ABU (Chairman Dangote Foundation) and Femi Otedola Aluminin (Wakilin Maganin Zazzau)

6 ABU 44TH CONVOCATION CONTINUES

Representatives of Zazzau Emirate, Fagaci, Dangaladima Launched Dangote Hall and Barde after Launching of Shehu Idris Hall

Dangote been decorated Fagaci Zazzau cutting the tape of Shehu Idris Hall

Obi of Onitsha Cutting the tape of Dangote Hall, Obi of Onitsha and Chancellor ABU while Dangote, El-Rufai and Halima Dangote watching

A traditional title holder from Onitsha Former Governor of Jigawa State Sule Lamido

7 ABU 44TH CONVOCATION CONTINUES

High Ranking Personalities at the Occasion Sultan and Emir of Zazzau

Dangote, El-Rufai and Halima Dangote Dr. Aminu Ladan, Matawallen Zazzau

Dan Isa and Dan Majen Zazzau

Walin Gabas and Founder/ Wakilin Makaranta Zazzau Publisher of Eminence Royalty Magazine International

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The board works in collaboration with many agencies and institutions in other to actualise it's mission and vision.

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Participants at the recently concluded workshop Honourable members inspecting projects with the Participants at the recently concluded workshop for administrative Managers Ag. Registrar. for administrative Managers

Principal Officers of the Board at the work shop Management staff of the Board in a workshop for Management staff of the Board in a workshop for capacity building recently at Arewa House Kaduna capacity building recently at Arewa House Kaduna

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