The Northern Consensus Movement ( NCM) have resolved to work closely with the Federal Government and other relevant authorities in finding solutions to the incessant Fulani Crisis and killings in the northern part of Nigeria.
The resolution was reached on Sunday after a meeting in Kaduna with Northern groups across the Country.
Fulani herdsmen have been always painted with bad names for the wrong reasons, with several accusing fingers pointed in their direction as being responsible for causing mayhem in different communities across the country we want to be in the forefront to find out why and how its happened and comes out with the lasting solution “
Addressing journalists after the meeting, the National President of NCM Dr. Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu noted that the essence of the meeting is to make sure that they assist the government in tackling the menace of Fulani herdsmen Crisis and deadly attacks allegedly perpetrated by cattle herdsmen.
The Northern Consensus Movement ( NCM) An Amalgamation of 593 Community Base, Socio cultural and Economic Inclined Northern Associations from the 19 Northern States and Associations of Northerners residents in the 17 Southern States, said Fulani herdsmen have been in the news for the wrong reasons, with several accusing fingers pointed in their direction as being responsible for causing mayhem in different communities across the country.
Dr. Awwal Abdullahi, said NCM readiness to partner with the government to find a lasting solution to the problem.
The NCM President Applauded Katsina and Zamfara State Governors for the improvement of security situation in their states by engaging the Local security operatives.
He added that there is need to strengthen the Local Security guards in discharging their duties to compliment the efforts of the conventional security agents.
There are possiblity of replacing Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the national chairman, the source fingered former governor of kogi State, Yahaya Bello.
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressive Congress (APC), and aides of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have moved to replace the national chairman of the party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, with a former governor from the North-Central, a reliable source revealed.
Reports gathered that the move by the presidential aides and associates of the president is aimed at altering the zoning of offices in the APC, which would see the national chairman of the party coming from the North-Central.
In this regard, there are speculations of a plot to make the former Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello to replace Ganduje as the national chairman of the party.
It was also gathered from a party source that there are lack of competency from Ganduje hence he failed to deliver Kano State.
An APC chieftain who speak to journalists on the condition of anonymity, said in the interest of fairness, the party scribe must be of North-Central extraction.
“If we want to be fair to all sections of the country, the National chairman should come from the North-Central”.
“I am a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress. The National Chairmanship of the APC should be retained in the North Central. We may still retain it in Kogi, because we are targeting the former Governor of that State, Yahaya Bello”.
“The APC have been led substantially by a person who possessed insufficient experience and exposure. What we fail to understand is that in Latin, we learnt that one cannot give what one doesn’t”.
“The worst aspect of it is the interpretation of a Yoruba proverb that described an unfit leader as someone who ought to be sleeping on the floor but suddenly finds himself on the bed with a good mattress”.
“Misbehaviour and foolishness occasioned by pride become inevitable from such people when they occupy a leadership position”, the APC Chieftain added.
Another source, who pleaded anonymity, said, “The game plan is to force Ganduje out of office before the next general elections. Plans are already on to force him out. Nothing is impossible in politics. You can’t rule this out.”
The Source Reporters gathered that, the APC replacementis aim to bring a sense of balance in the power equation of the party. The National chairman should come from the North-Central.
Efforts made to reach the national chairman chief of staff, Comrade Mohammed Garba, for reaction prove abortive..
MD Abubakar Rimi Market Kano, Alh Abdulkadir Bashir Hussaini has said the Supreme Court’s judgment is a testament to the strength and integrity of the country’s democratic institutions.
The Managing Director stated this while reacting to Friday’s verdict reaffirming the validity of governor Abba Kabir Yusuf election.
This was contained in a press statement personally signed and made available to newsmen in Kano by the Managing Director Abubakar Rimi Market, Abdulkadir Bashir Hussaini.
According to the statement, “On behalf of myself and the entire staff of Abubakar Rimi Market, I am extending my warmest congratulations to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on his recent Supreme Court verdict upholding his election as the Governor of Kano State.
“The Governor received a unanimous decision in his favor in a historic ruling handed down by the Supreme Court earlier on Friday, reaffirming the validity of his election victory and highlighting the will of the people who chose him to lead our great state.”
MD Abdulkadir noted that the Supreme Court’s decision was a testament to the strength and integrity of our country’s democratic institutions.
“This verdict reaffirms the trust that the people have placed in your leadership. It is now our collective responsibility to work together in the spirit of national unity and progress.
“Let us focus on the critical issues facing our nation and continue to strive for the betterment of our people,” he said.
He expressed his optimism that, under Governor Abba’s leadership, Kano will continue to progress and prosper.
He commended the judiciary for its impartiality and commitment to upholding the rule of law.
In the realm of Nigerian politics, there are individuals who rise from humble beginnings to become beacons of hope and agents of change. Hon Salisu Isah Birnin Gwari, the Caretaker Chairman of Birnin Gwari Local Government, is one such individual. From his early days as a Member Kaduna State House of Assembly representing Birnin Gwari 1 to his current position, Isah has proven to be a young, energetic, and trusted leader who prioritizes the needs of his people above all else. This feature aims to shed light on his remarkable journey and the positive impact he has made in his community.
Hon Salisu Isah Birnin Gwari ascent to the seat of Caretaker Chairman is a testament to his unwavering commitment to serving his constituents. His journey start as an APC strong supporter, where he fearlessly voiced his opinions on matters affecting his community. Recognizing his potential, the people of Birnin Gwari Local Government rallied behind him, propelling him into the political arena.
Birnin Gwari popularity stems from his approachability and willingness to listen to the concerns of his constituents. Described as a friend and brother, his door is always open, and he takes pride in being a leader who is readily available to address the needs of his people. This accessibility has earned him the trust and respect of his people, who see him as a reliable representative.
Since assuming the role of Caretaker Chairman, Hon Salisu Isah Birnin Gwari has wasted no time in making significant contributions to his community. He has been actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors, such as donating funds for the construction of mosques and Arabic schools. Additionally, Joga has distributed motorcycles to loyal politicians and provided palliatives to the less privileged during festive periods, alleviating their challenges.
Beyond his tangible contributions, Isah is known for his commitment to fostering peace within his community. He understands the importance of unity and has consistently advocated for peaceful coexistence among diverse groups. His efforts to promote harmony have earned him respect not only among his APC members but also among fellow politicians.
Hon Salisu Isah’s dedication to his people extends beyond his own position. He actively campaigns for the success of Kaduna State Governor Sen Malam Uba Sani in the 2023 elections. This demonstrates his unwavering support for leaders who share his vision for progress and development.
Hon Salisu Isah Birnin Gwari is a grassroots politician, been a Local Government Caretaker Chairman is a testament to his dedication, passion, and genuine concern for his people. Through his philanthropic endeavors, commitment to peace, and support for worthy causes, Birnin Gwari has proven that he is a leader who goes above and beyond to make a positive impact. As his star continues to rise, it is clear that the sky is only the beginning for this remarkable grassroots politician.
Abubakar Musa is a Journalist, Independent Researcher, Activist, Public Affairs Analyst and a Professional Farmer.
The Director, Transport Investigation at NSIB, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Engr MK Sani was conferred with the Icon of Community Service and Societal Development in Service delivery award in recognition of his administrative skill by The Source Reporters.
The award presentation ceremony took place on Saturday in Kaduna.
According to the National president, Comrade Musa Abubakar, journalists are not pessimists, who only point to the ills of the society, they also commend those who contribute to the development of the society.
“Comrade Musa Abubakar said, Engr MK Sani deserved the award as he contributed immensely to the development of the country, he served as NCAA Regional Manager, Kaduna for close to 13 meritorious years and made a positive impacted to the progress and achievements of the Aviation Sector at the Region. It was during his tenure as at Regional Manager, both Gombe and Bauchi State got newly built International Airport and the Runway at Kaduna International Airport got a major rework which paved the way for the use of Kaduna as alternate Airport to Abuja International Airport where huge success was recorded in year 2016 during the closure Abuja Airport Runway for resurfacing”.
“In fact, this feat won’t have been achieved if not for the doggedness of the Regional Manager, Kaduna who insisted in 2009 that Kaduna International Airport Runway must be fixed due to it deteriorated condition. The President added”.
He said The Source Reporters bestowed awards on those that make appreciable impact in various sector in Nigeria.
“The prestigious award presented to Director Engr MK Sani was in recognition of his hard working and selfless services over the years”.
Responding, the director, transport investigation at NSIB Engr MK Sani, expressed his gratitude to the organizers of the awards and commend The Source Reporters for choosen him and the organization for such an award.
The award winner’s also said, with the support of Almighty Allah he will continue to give his quarter towards the development of Nigeria.
He described the award as a testimony of the selfless work which is collective by the staff and Management of the organization. He said
“The award will further enhance the organization with sufficient and moral toward service delivery”.
Engr Sani said the success recorded was as a result of the team work.
The Kaduna State Media Cooperation (KSMC) Staff kick against Tenure Extension of their MD…..
The tenure of Ibrahim Samaila, as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kaduna State Media Cooperation (KSMC), might not be renewed by governor Uba Sani, the executive governor of Kaduna state because of the inability of the former to coordinate appropriately good working environment . The staff in a petition to the executive Governor of Kaduna state against the MD/CEO which was made available to Journalists on Thursday, claimed that he battered profitable business opportunities and has failed to keep his loyalty to the Kaduna state government but rather keep undermining the policy of the state. His failure to maintain a harmonious relationship with staff of the KSMC. The concerned officials of the KSMC on condition of anonymity disclosed sent SOS, petitioning through the governor, as seen below. Subject: Concern KSMC staff kick against tenure extension of their MD. 1st of September,2023 His Excellency,Senator Uba Sani,Executive Governor of Kaduna State. Dear Sir, We, the concerned employees of KSMC are writing to you to express our deep concerns regarding the incompetency of our Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO). We believe that the continued presence of the current MD/CEO poses a significant threat to the success and well-being of our company and its employees. Our concerns stem from a series of disappointing decisions and actions taken by the MD/CEO, which have had detrimental effects on the company’s performance, morale, and overall work environment. We understand the importance of competent leadership in guiding a company towards prosperity, and unfortunately, we feel that the current MD/CEO is not fulfilling this vital role and therefore, does not require another extension of tenure. Specifically, we have observed the following issues that highlight the CEO’s incompetency: 1. Poor decision-making: The MD/CEO has made numerous questionable decisions that have resulted in financial losses, missed opportunities, and an overall underperformance of our company. These decisions lack foresight and fail to consider the long-term implications for our business. 2. Lack of effective communication: The MD/CEO has displayed poor communication skills and a disregard for transparent and clear communication with employees. This has led to confusion, mistrust, and a lack of confidence in the company’s leadership. 3. Inability to foster a positive work culture: The work environment under the current MD/CEO has become toxic and demoralizing. There is a lack of accountability, recognition of employee achievements, and a failure to address grievances and concerns promptly and appropriately. Given the gravity of the situation, we respectfully request your intervention in addressing this matter. We believe that a change in leadership at the executive level is imperative to ensure the long-term success and growth of our company. We humbly request that you initiate an investigation into the MD/CEO’s actions and consider appropriate steps to rectify the situation.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your swift and decisive action. Yours sincerely, Concerned KSMC Staff . No tenure extension of KSMC MD/CEO.
Top one mosquito repellent/coil, have been presented with an award of excellence by Arewa Media practitioners.
The company being producers of mosquito coil, was chosen because of the quality of the product and engagement of teeming youth into the company.
Other reasons for the award was the company role in controlling mosquito epidemic in kano state and the country at large.
Responding after receiving the award, the Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) Alh. Isa Sule, expressed gratitude for the award and described it as not only a moral buster, but and encouragement to improve the quality of their products.
He said their products which is purely local contents, but is with the international standard touch.
He similarly disclosed that TOP-ONE will soon embark on new products soon in other to create more job opportunities in the country.
SARKIN ZAZZAU MALAM JA’AFARU DAN ISIYAKU BY DR. MAHMOUD DANTSOHO
This special piece is a tribute to the late Emir of Zazzau Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku Dan Abdullahi Dan Hammada Dan Yamusa, the sixteenth Emir of Zazzau who passed away on Friday, August 21st 1959. To day is exactly sixty-four years since he left this world. Sarkin Zazzau, Limamin-gari, Alkalin-gari, builder of modern Zazzau Emirate, the embodiment of humility and leadership. In fact, let truth be told, records have shown that Emir Malam Ja’afaru had never in his reign as Emir to publically humiliate or disgraced his subjects or his perceived adversary royal ranks.
He had never betrayed the royal confidence reposed in him by the four royal dynasties and he was always amending fence between the ruling dynasties. However before going into the subject matter, it is pertinent to state that quite a lot has been written, said and still people are saying good things about Emir Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku in Zaria and beyond. In fact, no Emir of Zazzau had enjoyed such a feast from 1903 to date. He was a beacon of peace and comfort to his subjects and all the four ruling dynasties in Zazzau Emirate.
To those who do not know, Zazzau Emirate is located in the Northwest of Nigeria in the present-day Kaduna State and north of the state. For centuries, it has been a land of diversity and it retained this unique heterogeneous nature even before the Sokoto Caliphate, colonial administration and post-independence period of Nigeria. The Emirate has served as a bridge and is still serving as a political, economic and cultural centre of importance to the geostrategic corridor of Hausaland for the flow of goods, services and ideas from the North to South as well as South to North of present-day Nigeria.
The hospitality of its people and the leadership styles of its Emirs are some of the raison d’être that attract people to the Emirate. The position Zazzau is occupying now is naturally not by accident but through the hard work and foresight of its past leaders’ right from the 16th century, when the legendary Queen Amina completed the unification process of Zazzau state from settlement-centres to statehood down to the period of modern day Zazzau Emirate. However, the Emir that uniquely stands out, and extends the frontiers of a solid foundation of a modern heterogeneous and cosmopolitan Emirate, which subsequent Emirs built on was Sarkin Zazzau Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku Dan Abdullahi 1937-1959; the sixteenth Emir of Zazzau under the Fulani rule and the ninth Emir from the Barebari dynasty line; the fourth Emir of Zazzau to be crowned by the colonial government and the last to be installed by them in Zazzau Emirate in 1937. And the first Katukan Zazzau to ascended the throne of Zazzau since then! Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku Dan Abdullahi Dan Hammada Dan Yamusa ascended the throne of the Zazzau Emirate midway into colonial rule in Northern Nigeria in 1937.
His enthronement as Emir of Zazzau marked a watershed and a defining period in the Emirship rule in Zazzau Emirate in view of the great changes that were taking place in the colonized world. It was also a period when new colonial policies in Africa were taking shape and great depression of 1930s was overcome. Similarly, it was a period, when the colonial administrators, especially Great Britain were disturbed by Adolf Hitler of Germany war drum beat. Also, it was during his reign in Zazzau that the British administrators sought the cooperation and support of traditional rulers towards mobilizing Africans to participate in the World War Two.
Ja’afaru’s ascension to the throne of Zazzau coincided with the period, when African nationalists such as Zik, Awalowo, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sa’ad Zungur and Malam Aminu Kano to mentioned but few were agitating for participation in colonial administrations in Northern Nigeria in particular and Nigeria in general. It is also instructive to note that Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku ascended the throne of Zazzau barely a year when Sultan Hassan Dan Mu’azu passed away and Sir Abubakar Dan Shehu Usman III emerged as the new Sultan of Sokoto in 1938. Ja’afaru’s appointment from the title of Katukan Zazzau was the third successive appointment to the throne by the British from offices which had not previously supplied Zazzau with any Emirs.
Therefore, Malam Ja’afaru by his appointment as Emir with the title of Katukan to ascend the throne of Zazzau had increased the qualification of it holders to the throne of the royal ranks. Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku remained the first longest reigning Emir in Barebari dynasty line with twenty-four years and some months as Emir and the second longest reigning Emir of Zazzau after Sarkin Zazzau Alhaji Shehu Idris with forty-five years since the establishment of the Emirate system of government from 1808 to date. Also, Ja’afaru’s grandfather Abdullahi Dan Hammada, who ascended the throne of Zazzau with the title of Madakin Zazzau is the third longest reigning Emir with twenty-one years while Sarki Alu Dan Sidi of Mallawa dynasty is the fourth longest reigning Emir in Zazzau with seventeen years on the throne and closely followed by Emir Alhaji Muhammadu Aminu of Katsinawa dynasty with fifteen years clinching the fifth position as the longest reigning Emir in Zazzau. Indeed, the ascension to the throne of Zazzau Emirate by Mallam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku marked a turning point in the history of Emirship in Zazzau as he remained the first Emir to ascend the throne as a grandson of Emir rather than being a direct son of Emir since the establishment of Zazzau Emirate in 1808 by Mujahidun.
Since that time, the successive Emirs that followed him are all grandsons of Emirs. Thus, Emir Alhaji Muhammadu Aminu Dan Abubakar the immediate successor of Mallam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku was the great grandson of Sarki Abdulkarim, the founder of Katsinawa dynasty in Zazzau. Emir Alhaji Shehu Idris also of Katsinawa dynasty, who succeeded Muhammadu Aminu, was the grandson of Emir Muhammadu Sambo.
The last but not the least on the list of grandsons that ascended the throne of Zazzau is the present Emir Malam Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli of the Mallawa dynasty who is the great-great grandson of Mallam Musa Bamalli, the founder of Mallawa dynasty and the first Fulani ruler of Zazzau. Therefore, in the last sixty four years, it has been only grandsons ascending the throne of Zazzau; a gate opened by Mallam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku. Mallam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku, being the precursor of all grandsons of Emirs that ascended the throne of Emirship in Zazzau Emirate to date, became a reference point in the criteria of selection of Emirs in Zazzau Emirate, especially if reasons that contributed to his appointment are put into consideration. Some of these reasons that contributed to the appointment of Mallam Ja’afaru as 16th Emir of Zazzau are; the consideration by the colonial authority that caution must be exercised if only indirect rule is to maintain a complete hold on the Emirates of Northern Nigeria with long history and experience of governance. Put differently, colonial authority needs an Emir, who could unite the four ruling dynasties of Zazzau Emirate, the people of the Emirate that are heterogeneous by nature; an Emir who commands respect in the Emirate and above all an Emir, who had formal western education. It suffices to state here that Malam Ja’afaru Dan-Isiyaku had gone to Dan-Hausa school in Kano. In fact, Sarki Ja’afaru was the first Emir in Zazzau Emirate to be installed during the colonial era that had formal western education and vast Islamic knowledge. None of the past Emirs in Zazzau during the colonial era; Alu Dan Sidi, Dalhatu Dan-Yero and Ibrahim Dan Kwasau, had formal western education. Such opportunities gave Emir Ja’afaru an edge over other contestants to the position of Emir of Zazzau.
Therefore, colonial authority’s conclusions fall on no other person than Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku, who was until his appointment holding the traditional tittle of Katukan Zazzau and district head of Zangon Kataf in the southernmost of the Emirate of Zazzau. Indeed, the appointment of Emir Ja’afaru to the throne marked the beginning of modern Emirate system of government in Zazzau. In addition to the factors stated above, the past records of Mallam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku as the district head of Zango Kataf together with his remarkable performance in handling crisis and managing the multi-ethnic groups in his district were commendable. As such, the colonial resident of Zaria became greatly satisfied with Katukan Zazzau, Malam Ja’afaru. Katuka Ja’afaru had become a symbol of unity and simplicity in the whole of colonial-Zazzau Emirate. Consequently, these traits as well as his loyalty drew him closer to the colonial administration. Because they were watching, observing every movement of all the princes of Zazzau, especially district heads. Therefore, right from that period loyalty and dedication to duty became attributes that matter most and not individual flattering or whom you know or relate with, as we are witnessing today in appointing Emirs in Northern Nigeria. In fact, all these were central in the production of the kind of administrative prowess that manifested in the years of his reign as the Emir of Zazzau.
It is indeed commonly held view around Zaria city and Zazzau Emirate as a whole that loyalty, confidence, hard work and education which the British authority had in Malam Ja’afaru earned him the throne of Zazzau against other candidates that contested with him. One unique attribute that distinguishes Malam Ja’afaru from his predecessors-Emir was his policy of bridging gaps and strengthening the relationship among the ruling dynasties of Zazzau through reviving and restoring some traditional titles and offices that had been rested or put on halt or the officers that had been suspended by the past Emirs because of palace intrigues and dynastic politics and sometime rivalry within the same family. For example, throughout my research on the life and reign of Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku as Emir in Zazzau I have never come across any historical evidence or heard from any reliable source that Sarki Ja’afaru had disrobed, removed or attempted to wipe up, ridicule or ruin any royal rank or house. Instead, he restored and revived most of the royal houses that were put up in comatose by the previous Emirs. Put differently Sarki Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku during his reign had extend a hand of followership to all the four ruling dynasties.
He distributed royal titles equally among the royal ranks. This is a fact-checking and I stand to be corrected! Sarki Ja’afaru’s administrative and uncommon leadership style is a complete departure from the style of his predecessor-Emirs, whereby whenever a new Emir emerged; he would embark on personal dismissal, removal and reorganisation of some Emirate officials to favour his dynasty and clienteles. A point in sight is when Alu Dan Sidi of the Mallawa ruling dynasty became the Emir of Zazzau in 1903, he disrobed Barebari dynasty line some titles, especially the sons of the deposed Emir Kwasau (1898-1902)from the offices and replaced them with his clienteles and Mallawa line supporters. For example, Madaki Ibrahim was removed from the office of Madaki and his son Madaki Saidu replaced him. As a testimony of his administrative prowess, Mallam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku on assumption to the throne of Emir of Zazzau revived, restored and re-instated some titles such Galadiman Zazzau to Hayatu Lawal Kwasau, the son of Emir Kwasau from Barebari dynasty line and the title of Dan Madami later from Zubairu Dan Ibrahim to Umaru Dan Ibrahim. This gesture of Sarki Ja’afaru earned him respect among late Emir Ibrahim family (especially Hayatu’s family) and reduced the feud that was within the dynasty. Also, as part of the process of bridging the gaps and restoring confidence into the traditional system of government in the Emirate as well as strengthening the relationship among the ruling families of Zazzau, Sarki Ja’afaru reinstated Muhammadu Sambo, the grandson of Malam Tajo Dan Musa of the Mallawa dynasty line, who was stripped up of his position as Wambai and Sarkin- Sabon-gari-Zaria respectively by late Emir Ibrahim Dan Kwasau because of his popularity among colonial administrators and the achievements he recorded. In addition to this, Emir Ja’afaru revived the title of Magajin-garin Zazzau which was put up on comatose when Magajin -gari Malam Muhammadu Maikawari Dalhatu and Magajin-gari Abdu passed away from Barebari line and bestowed to Muhammadu Sambo from Mallawa line, the title of Magajin-Garin-Zazzau and district head of Kaduna, the most metropolitan district in the whole of Zazzau Emirate. Muhammadu Sambo nurtured the title and promoted it and discharged his duties effectively and diligently; a development that made the title of Magajin-Gari-Zazzau famous and the pride of every prince of Zazzau till date. Today, in Zazzau, Magajin-gari title is the pride of Mallawa ruling dynasty and one of the princely titles being sort for by princes of Zazzau. This had shown that Emir Malam Ja’afaru was the Sarki for all the four ruling dynasties not for the Barebari line alone! Another charismatic leadership style of Emir Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku that changed the narrative and trajectory of Emirship of Zazzau Emirate, is appointing prominent, hardworking and deserving persons into positions and offices of importance in the Emirate without considering their dynasty line. He bestowed the title of Ciroman Zazzau in the Emirate to Muhammadu Aminu, and also the district head. Ciroman Zazzau Aminu was from the Mallawa dynasty and from the family line of Abubakar Darda’u, one of the sons of Sarki, Malam Musa. Interestingly, Ciroma Aminu is a paternal uncle to the present Emir of Zazzau and one of the grandsons of Sarki Malam Musa family line.It is also pertinent to note that Ciroman Zazzau Aminu was the first person to be conferred with that title in Zazzau Emirate. Since then, Zazzau Emirate has had five people conferred with the titles of Ciroman Zazzau, they are; Ciroma Muhammadu Aminu, Ciroma Muhammadu Hayatu; the son of Galadima Hayatu Lawal Kwasau, Ciroma Abdullahi Nuhu, the great – grandson of Emir Abubakar Mai Kofa and the fourth was Ciroma Alhaji Sa’idu Mailafiya, the great grandson of Alu Dan Sidi, who was stripped up of his title by the present Emir Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli and the fifth person currently holding this title is Alhaji Shehu Tijjani Alu Dan Sidi, the grandson of Sarki Alu Dan-Sidi. A cursory look at the list of those that held the title of Ciroman Zazzau reveals evidently that with the exception of Ciroma Muhammadu Hayatu all the remaining four people came from the Mallawa ruling dynasty.
Sarki Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku also extended this magnanimity to Katsinawa dynasty line by elevating Alhaji Muhammadu Aminu son of Abubakar, son of Usmanu, son of Abdulkarim the founder of the Katsinawa dynasty, from Sarkin Sabon-garin-Zaria, a position sort of village head to the title of Iyan Zazzau. Before then, the title of Iyan Zazzau had remained vacant since the demise of Iya Abdullahi Dan Tajau Dan Musa Bamalli. Fortunately, Iyan Zazzau Muhammadu Aminu later succeeded Mallam Ja’afaru as the 17thEmir of Zazzau in 1959.
It is instructive to note that from 1903-1937 there was no Emir in Zazzau that had exhibited high level of generosity, fairness and high-mindedness in the distribution of traditional titles that cut across all dynasties and social strata like Sarkin Zazzau Ja’afaru. In fact, one can say without any doubt that without the mentoring and promotional gestures of Sarki Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku, Alhaji Muhammadu Aminu Dan Abubakar would never have become the Emir of Zazzau. It was due to open mindedness of Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku, Iya Aminu was projected and promoted above the rest of the princes of Zazzau in spite of the fact that Iya Aminu came from the Katsinawa dynasty line, another dynasty rival to the throne. Moreover, as part of his fairness, kind heartedness, just and balance rule of law to all ruling classes in Zazzau, Sarki Ja’afaru refrained from disrobing his nephew Madaki Shehu from the position of Madakin Zazzau despite all the opportunities open to him to do so and replaced him with his brother Suleiman Dan Isiyaku as was the tradition then. Instead of doing so, he conferred his brother Suleiman Isiyaku the title of Katukan Zazzau.
Toward the end of Sarki Ja’afaru’s life, he transferred Katuka Suleiman from Zangon Kataf district to Anchau district so that they could be seeing each other as brothers.Therefore, it would not be out of place for one to say that Sarki Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku Dan Abdullahi was a humble Emir, who had never been proud of his humility, who listened to the advice of his subjects no matter how low they were. A bridge builder Emir among the four ruling dynasties of Zazzau, who played the role of powerbroker between the royal houses of Zazzau through amending fences and reviving royal ranks, those were in comatose.
Indeed, Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku was an embodiment of peace and tranquillity throughout his reigning period in Zazzau. Put differently, Emir Ja’afaru throughout the period of his reign in Zazzau 1937-1959 had never hurt any of the four ruling houses in order to feel powerful or to demonstrate his dominant authority in the affairs of the Emirate as was the practice before his ascension to the throne. Furthermore, Emir Ja’afaru had also played a mediating role between the British colonial authority and Nigerian political elites, especially during the period of anti-colonial struggle for self-government.
More challenging was the period, when Zazzau Emirate became a safe ground for NEPU elements and therefore Sarki Ja’afaru found himself in the midst of political rows between Northern People’s Congress (NPC) and NEPU, especially in Zaria where one of the NUPE elements Mahiru won the seat for federal Assembly against Turaki Ali a royal blood of Zazzau. Here Sarki Ja’afaru handled the case with care and pointed out to the premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto (his distant cousin) that as Emir, he was for all; the good, the bad and the ugly.
He maintained that they were all his subjects and he must treat them equally. And that is what leadership requires! As such, he must remain neutral and non-partisan to his subjects. That was why Zazzau Emirate throughout his reign had never experienced or witnessed any kind of political skirmishes as it happened in Kano during the reign of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi I.Furthermore, it was during his reign the foundation of renovation and rehabilitation of the palace of the Emir of Zazzau started to a modern taste that other Emirs emulated. In fact, it was during his reign that the Emir of Zazzau house in Kaduna was relocated from Tudun Wadan Kaduna to Anguwan Sarki Kaduna.
Similarly, it was during the reign of Sarki Ja’afaru that many areas were upgraded to the level of districts while the statuses of other districts were redesigned. For example, Sabon-garin Zaria was upgraded to the level of district from village with headquarter at Bomo. And the first district head of Sabon-gari was Alhaji Muhammadu Aminu, the Iyan Zazzau.
It is pertinent to conclude by restating the fact that Emir Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku Dan Abdullahi Dan Hammada Dan Yamusa came to power in 1937 after the death of Emir Ibrahim Dan Kwasau at Kachia while touring the districts of the Emirate. Sarki Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku spent his youthful in the pursuit of knowledge of Islam.
His close relation with past Emirs of Zazzau such as deposed Emir Alu Dan Sidi, late Emir Dalhatu and late Emir Ibrahim, colonial Administration as well as his dedication to duties and acquiring formal western education were some of the reasons that helped him in standing out among equals.From his appointment as acting district head and later district head of Zangon Kataf, the most multi-ethnic district in Zazzau Emirate, as well as his conferment with the title of Katukan Zazzau, Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku, is the Emir that both served as Sarki- Limamin-gari as well as Alkalin-gari whose taste and standard of living were a mark of simplicity, humility and embodiment of peace, tranquillity and bridge builder. He is a leader to every sons and daughters of Zazzau Emirate whose genuine smile, courteous and charming manner served as a beacon of comfort, generosity, fairness and justice to all Bazazzagi! Sarki Ja’afaru, who died on Friday August, 21st 1959 (sixty-four years ago), was the first Emir in the Barebari dynasty, whose remains was buried at gidan-Bokwa; the present day Zazzau palace. He would continue to be remembered as the founding father of modern Zazzau Emirate, an Emir held in high esteem by all the people of the Emirate and beyond, and also seen by many as a jinx breaker of the domineering posture of the direct sons of Emirs on the struggle for Emirship position in Zazzau Emirate as well as a revered saint (waliyi). No wonder people still continue to shower prayers seeking Allah’s blessings on his only male biological son, the Madakin Zazzau Malam Muhammadu Munnir Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku, Dan Abdullahi Dan Hammada, Dan Yamusa, the founder of the Barebari dynasty and the Second Fulani ruler in Zazzau Emirate.The question now is would princes that are direct sons of Emirs of Zazzau like Madakin Zazzau and others reclaim their domineering position of ascending the throne as immediate sons that has been taken away from them sixty-four years ago by Malam Ja’afaru? Would they continue to see grandsons of Emirs clinching the EMIRSHIP OF ZAZZAU?
This and many other questions would only be answered by time and the will power of the princes of Zazzau.
May Allah in His endless compassion grant Malam Ja’afaru Dan Isiyaku, Sarkin-Zazzau Na Sha-shidda (1937-1959) Al-janna Firdausi. Ameeen.
A Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC), in Kaduna Comrade Musa Mohammed, has appealed to the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Hon. Muhammad Isa Ashiru Kudan to withdraw his petition against the winner, Senator Uba Sani.
Comrade Mohammed stated this in a press statement issued to newsmen on Sunday, in Kaduna, saying, “Isa Ashiru Kudan and his party PDP should allow the people of the state to breathe”.
“His petition against the victory of the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate ‘Sen. Uba Sani’ is a distraction to both the governor and the people of the state and should not be allowed to continue.
“Uba San’s mandate is divine from the Almighty Allah, and any distraction against it from any quarters will not be tolerated by the people who over the years have been longing for democracy dividends from their leaders.
“As a member of APC an ident supporterwod Senator Uba Sani, it beats my imaginations and others that Isa Ashiru has choosen to be an agent of distraction by not letting the people breathe via his needless petition before the election petitions tribunal.”
“I will like to call the attention of Hon. Isa Ashiru Kudan and his co-travelers to withdraw this distractive petition against Uba Sani, because it is a critical period for any newly elected leader with cases before tribunal to establish their agenda and make significant strides towards fulfilling their promises to the people”.
“We want the newly governor to concentrate on realizing his ambitious agenda on:- Security, Agriculture, Education, Health, Investment, Transparency, and Inclusiveness with justice and fairness”.
“Isa Ashiru should consider the greater good of our state and its citizens”.
“As the good citizen of Kaduna state, hopping Sen. Uba Sani a successful tenure in office, and by the grace of Almighty Allah, he will leave a longlasting legacy for generations unborn”. Comrade Mohammed added.
The Coordinator All Progressives Congress (APC) New-Media Forum, Comrade Musa Mohammed, has said the emergence of Senator Abu Kyari as Acting National Chairman would engender peace and unity in the party.
In an interview with newsmen in Kaduna, Comrade Mohammed expressed delight at the emergence of Senator Abu Kyari who he said has the knowledge and leadership experience to serve as a formidable rallying point and compass that would stabilise and continue driving the party to another success ahead.
“I congratulate the new leader of our great party”
“As you prepare to embark on your new assignments as the national party leader, I wish you all the best. It is my hope that you will continue to work towards the ongoing reformation and repositioning of our great party.”
He urged on all officials and members of the party to give the new acting national chairman all the necessary support he requires to succeed.
He enjoined officials of the party to work assiduously and in synergy with stakeholders in ensuring that the party becomes a more formidable political platform that would strive to meet the democratic desires and aspirations of the people.
He pledged his unflinching support for the new acting national chairman.
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