By: John Bassey, Gusau.

His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Aminu Atiku as the new Emir and Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi of the Zurmi Emirate Council.

Announcing the appointment, the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, said the approval followed due consultation and the recommendation of the Kingmakers of the Zurmi Emirate Council, in accordance with the established traditions, customs and relevant laws of the State.

In a statement by Comrade Suleman Ahmad Tudu, Senior Special Assistant (Media), Office of the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, the new monarch ascends the throne as the 21st Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, succeeding His Royal Highness, Alhaji Bello Suleiman, who passed away on August 31, 2026.

Alhaji Aminu Atiku, who holds the traditional title of Dangaladiman Zurmi, is the eldest son of the 19th Emir of Zurmi, the late His Royal Highness, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. He also previously served as Sole Administrator of Zurmi Local Government Council.

Governor Lawal congratulated the new Emir and urged him to uphold the proud legacy of his predecessors by providing leadership anchored on peace, justice, unity and the welfare of his people.

The Governor noted that the Zurmi Emirate, founded centuries ago by the Alibawa clan, occupies an important place in the history of Zamfara, with a rich heritage rooted in scholarship, justice and service to the people.

He further charged His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aminu Atiku, to foster unity and peaceful coexistence among the diverse communities within the Emirate and to work closely with the government and security agencies in strengthening peace and security.

Governor Lawal assured the new Emir of the State Government’s support and expressed confidence that his reign would contribute meaningfully to the peace, stability and development of Zurmi Emirate and Zamfara State at large.