The Kaduna State Government has announced the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the new Emir of Zazzau.
The long awaited appointment comes 17 days since the palace became vacant.
Alhaji Bamalli succeeds Shehu Idris, the 17th Fulani Emir of Zazzau who reigned for 45 years before his death on Sept 20.Alhaji Bamalli succeeds Shehu Idris, the 17th Fulani Emir of Zazzau who reigned for 45 years before his death on Sept 20.
Prince’s from three of the four dynastic lines of the Emirate jostled for the post with four of them believed to be front-runners.
Meanwhile, Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, the 19th Emir of Zazzau.
Alhaji Bamalli is the first Emir from the Mallawa ruling house in 100 years, following the demise in 1920 of his grandfather, Emir Dan Sidi.
Untill his appointment as Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli held the title of Magajin Garin Zazzau and served as Nigeria ambassador to Thailand.
Bamalli studied Law at the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. He holds a master degree in International Relations and Diplomacy and a Diploma in Organisational leadership from Oxford university.
