• History of Zamfara State

    The area now known as Zamfara State was historically one of the Hausa city-states, alongside Kano, Katsina, Gobir, Kebbi, and Zazzau. Established as a kingdom in the 11th century, Zamfara thrived until the 16th century. Over time, its capital moved from locations like Dutsi to Birnin Zamfara. However, in the 18th century, Birnin Zamfara was…

  • EMIRATES IN ZAMFARA STATE AND THEIR DISTRICTS

    THE SEVENTEEN EMIRATE COUNCILS IN ZAMFARA STATE AND THEIR DISTRICTS To address the issue of cultural settings and dynamic leadership of our native administration seventeen emirate were approved in the state. Below is the alphabetical list of the 17 emirates in Zamfara state: Zamfara, located in northwestern Nigeria, is a state rich in history, culture,…

  • ZAMFARA EMIRATE

    Zamfara is a state in Northern Nigeria. The Zamfara Emirate is in the state. BIOGRAPHY OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS ALH. ATTAHIRU MUHAMMAD AHMAD CON, EMIR OF ZAMFARA AND CHAIRMAN ZAMFARA STATE COUNCIL OF CHIEFS Alh. Attahiru Muhammad Ahmad, the 56th Sarkin of Zamfara and the 1at emir was born in 1961 at a village called…

  • GUSAU EMIRATE

    Gusau is an area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Gusau town is the capital of the state. DISTRICTS IN GUSAU EMIRATE AND THEIR HEADS 1 TUDUN WADA ALH BASHAR KABIR DAN BABA2 DAMBA ALH USMAN FARUK3 WONAKA ALH USMAN KOGO ABDULKADIR WONAKA4 MADA ALH ISMAILA BARAU MADA5 GALADIMA ALH MUHAMMAD NAKABO6 RUWAN BORE ALH MANDE ABDULKADIR7…

  • DISTRICT HEADS IN BUNGUDU EMIRATE

    The DISTRICT HEADS IN BUNGUDU EMIRATE are: ALH. BELLO SALIHU MNI ALH MANI AHUCHEDistrict Head of Kwaikwai Keku Nahuche ALH. KABIR ABUBAKAR ALH. IBRAHIM FURFURIDistrict Head of Rawayya District head of Furfuri ALH. BELLO MOH’D ALH. ABDULLAHI AHMADUbandawakin Nahuche District Head of Bela. ALH. SIDI ABUBAKAR ALH. UMMARU BAWAN ALLAHIMagajin garin bungudu District Head of…

  • EMIR OF BIRNIN M. MAGAJI: MUSTAPHA ALIYU BAWA DAN ALI

    The Emir of Birnin Magaji, Alh. Mustapha Aliyu Dan Ali, was born on 14th January, 1943 in Birnin Magaji town. In fact, being exposed to Western education, he attended Junior Primary School, Birnin Magaji from 1955 – 1960 I n the same vein he proceeded to Senior primary School, Kotorkoshi from 1961 – 1963 which…

  • The Relevance of Traditional Rulers in Security Management

    In Nigeria, traditional rulers have historically played a significant role in the administration and security management of their communities. Despite the modernization of governance, their influence remains crucial, particularly in areas of conflict resolution and maintaining order at the grassroots. The need to integrate traditional rulers into contemporary security networks is increasingly evident, given the…

  • DISTRICT HEADS IN BAKURA EMIRATE

    The Districts heads in Bakura are: ALH. BELLO A. YUSUFU II ALH. ISAH ABDULLAHISenior District Head District Head of Birnin Tutu ALH. BUNU SHEHU BAKURA ALH. YAHAYA TUKURDistrict Head of Nagarawa District Head of Bakura ALH. ALIYU DURUMBU ALH. GARBA ABUBAKARDistrict Head of Dankado District Head of Arewa Nasarawa ALH. HASSAN MARAFA ALH. GARBA TUDU…

  • Zamfara

    Zamfara, located in northwestern Nigeria, is a state rich in history, culture, and natural resources. Established in 1996, the state’s capital is Gusau, and its current governor is Dauda Lawal. Historically, it was part of Sokoto State and has deep roots dating back to the old Hausa Kingdoms. History and Development: Geography and Climate: Economy:…

  • EMIR OF BAKURA

    Alh. Bello Muh’d Sani FNSE. 00N, Emir of Bakura, was born in the year 1948 at Bodinga, as a child, his father enrolled him into Quranic School and subsequently g school and subsequently got admitted into junior Primary School at Anka between 1955 – 1958. he proceeded o Senior Primary school Kotorkoshi between 1959 –…