BRIEF ON THE EMIR OF BAKURA
Alh. Bello Muh’d Sani FNSE. 00N Emir of Bakura.
H.R.H. 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 – 1961. between 1962 – 1968 H.R.H. to proceeded Government College, Keffi ABU Zaria between 1969 – 1973. He did not stop there as he proceeded to University of Dundee in Scotland between 1976 – 977, whee he obtained his M.Sc in Civil Engineering.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
1. Pupil Engineer, North Western State, Ministry of Works, Transport and Housing, Sokoto, July 1974 – August 1975.
2. In service job, attachment with MESSRS DARAL HANDASAH firm of consultants Beruit Lebanon May, 1975, Dec 1975.
3. Engineer Grade II Ministry of Works and Transport, North Western State, Sokoto , August 1975 – December, 1977.
4. Senior Executive Engineer, Ministry of Works and Transport, Sokoto, Jan. 1978 – Jan. 1979.
5. Principal Engineer, Ministry of Works and Transport Sokoto Feb. 1979 – April 1980.
6. Ag. Chief Engineer, Jan. 1979 – July 1981.
7. Deputy Chief Civil Engineer May 1980 – Dec. 1981.
8. Ag. Permanent Secretary May 1981 – June 1981.
9. Chief Civil Engineer, Ministry of Works and Transport, Dec. 1981 – April, 1982.
10. Chief Building Engineer, Ministry of Works and Transport, May 1982 – June, 1983.
11. General Manager’s Assistant in charge of building projects, Union Bank of Nig. Ltd, July 1983 – Dec. 1985.
12. Senior General Manger’s Assistant, Union Bank of Nig. Jan. 1986 – Jan 1989.
13. Director Building and Engineering Services, Central Bank of Nigeria, Feb 1989 – Sept 1996.
14. Self employed, Feb 1989 – Sept. 1996.
15. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Kano and Nigeria States, Sept. 1998 – March 2000 respectively.
16. Self Employed, April 2000 – April 2001.
17. The Emir of Bakura, April 2001 to date.
DISTRICT HEADS IN BAKURA EMIRATE
ALH. BELLO A. YUSUFU II ALH. ISAH ABDULLAHI
Senior District Head District Head of Birnin Tutu
ALH. BUNU SHEHU BAKURA ALH. YAHAYA TUKUR
District Head of Nagarawa District Head of Bakura
ALH. ALIYU DURUMBU ALH. GARBA ABUBAKAR
District Head of Dankado District Head of Arewa Nasarawa
ALH. HASSAN MARAFA ALH. GARBA TUDU TUMBA
District Head of Damri District Head of Tudun Tumba
ALH. MUH’D MAHAMOOD ALH. ISAH BIRNIN KAYA
District head of Nasarawan District Head of Binin Kaya
Dankaiwa
LAH. MUH’D A. SHEHU ALH. SANI M. BELLO
District Head of Dakko Dan Malikin A. Jawargi
ALH. ISAH YUSUFU III BAKURA ALH. BELLO BAKURA
District Head of Dan Manau District Head of Yarkofoji
ALH. YAHAYA YUSUF III ALH. MUHAMMAD SANI
District Head of Dambo District Head of Sabom Gari
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE EMIR OF BIRNIN M. MAGAJI
ALH. MUSTAPHA ALIYU BAWA DAN ALI
Alh. Mustapha Aliyu Dan Ali Emir of Birnin Magaji 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 was crowned by his tremendous effort to obtain Grade II Teacher’s Certificate at Teacher’s College, Maru. As distinguished in his studies. Being a man so focused and mindful of his career. He received his Junior Primary School Certificate in 1960 which was out rightly followed by a Senior Primary School certificate and grade 1 Teacher’s Certificate.
He successfully secured a job, at the then Town Primary School, K/Namoda from January 1969 to December 1969 to December 1969 as a class teacher. The journey of his working career unveiled as he became the headmaster of a Primary School in Nasarawa Mailayi in January 1970. In July 1975, he was transferred to Zurmi as the headmaster of Primary School, Nasarawa Zurmi. The rising profile unfolded when he became the Area Education Officer in LEA K/Namoda Local Government.
Transparency and efficiency promoted him to the exalted seat of Assembly Member; Sokoto State House of Assembly in October, 1979 – 1983. this position was held back in October 1983 – December 1983. as people normally say that a light is never hidden, he was appointed Chairman, Education Committee, Sokoto State House of Assembly in 1979 – 1983. Chairman House Service Committee, Sokoto State House of Assembly 1983 – December 1983. Chairman Argungu Fishing Festival 1983 – 1984. Chairman Part-time Education Committee LGEA, B/Magaji 1996 – 1998. Executive Committee Member, movement for the creation of Zamfara State 1980 – 1996. Secretary movement for the creation of B/Magaji Local government 1981 – 1997. Member Committee State Development Appeal Fund on 10th December 1997, Member on the Joint Committee Coronation of the five Emirs 10th December 1997, Member Committee on the Joint Committee Coronation of the five Emirs 10th December 1997. member Committee for the Restructuring of traditional institutions in Zamfara State, 22 July 1999. Member Coordinating Committee on Transition to Civilian Government 14th May 1999. Member Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission 23rd June 1999. Chairman Local Government Sub-committee on creation of new Local Governments.
He was turbaned as District Head of Nasarawa Godel on 20th September 2000. he succeeded the first emir of B/Magaji Emirate and was turbaned as 2nd Emir of B/Magaji Emirate, the position he hodls to date. He is a member of the Boys Scout Society of Nigeria and Man O’ War Bay Club.
Education is said to be the propelling force in a man, he likes reading. Traeling is another distinguished feature he is known for. He is married and blessed with children.
DISTRICT HEADS IN B/MAGAJI EMIRATE
ENGR. BASHIR UMAR B/MAGAJI ALH. SHEHU MAISHANU
District Head of Sabon Birni District head of Maishanu
ALH. ABDULLAH USMAN ALH. UMARU ZAKI
District Head of kannu District Head of Yantabaki
ALH. MANDE MAGAJI ANGO ALH. AKILU MUH’D ASHA
District Head of Kiyawa District Head of Gusami
ALH. USMAN BELLO ALH. TUKUR BALA
District Head of Billashe District head of Maikuru
ALH. MUH’D WAKKALA ALH. ALIYU MUH’D ASHA
District Head of nasarawa Mai Layi District Head of Burnun Modomawa
ALH. MUH’D NURA DAN ALI ALH. KABIRU A. BALARABE
District Head of Nasarawa Godal District Head of Chigama
BIREF HISTROY OF HIS ROYAL HIGNESS, EMIR OF
BUKKUYUM ALH. MUHAMMADU USAM
Alh. Muhammadu usman emerged from the family of Sarkin Danko Sule and was born on 17th April, 1955 at Bukkuyum.
He had his primary education frm 1962 – 1969 and later went to Farm Institute Kasarawa in Sokoto State in 1970. he attended Giginya Memorial Collge, Sokoto from 1973 – 1978.
He is a renowned political figure who held so many political posts as follows:
i. Vice-Chairman, Gummi Local Government
ii. Member House of Representatives, Abuja
iii. Chairman Screening Committee for Members of National Assembly.
iv. Chairman, Primaries to the National Assembly, Oyo State.
v. Publicity Secretary ANPP Zamfara State.
vi. Member Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission.
He was appointed Sarkin Yamma (District Head) of Bukkuyum in the year 2000, and later elevated to the rank of 2nd class Emir of Bukkuyum and member, Zamfara State Council of Chiefs in February 2001. On 27/05/2003, the Emir was upgraded to 1st class Emir, the position he holds to date. His hobbies are farming and rearing of animals.
DISTRICT HEADS IN BUKKUYUM EMIRATE
ALH. ALIYUMAJIDADI ALH. ABUBAKAR -
District head of Kado ABDULRAHMAN ALIYU
District head of Masamar Moc
ALH. MUHAMMAD SANI S/DUTSE ALH. ABUBAKAR
District Head of R/Jema District Head of S/Gwashi
ALH. MUH’D BELLO BAKIN TS ALH. MUHAMMAD BAWA
Bukkuyum District Head of Sabon Gari
ALH. SANI MOH’D S/GABAS ALH. SULEIMAN SHUAIBU
Senior District Head District Head of Fajagora
ALH. AHMAD MAGAJI ALH. GARBA MOH’D
District Head of Bunun R/Ran District Head of Durunbun Gan
ALH. AHMAD ABDULLAHI S/GABAS ALH. IBRAHIM ABDULLAHI ALKALI
District Head of Danguruta District Head of Zarummai
ALH. SAIDU UMAR ALH. MUSA S. KIYAWA
District Head of Rafin Maiki District Head of Adabka.
ALH. ABDULLAHI GWASHI ALH. AMINU BELLO
District Head of Akawo District Head of Nasaraw
EMIR OF BUNGUDU, ALH. IBRAHIM AHMED III
His Royal Highness the Emir of Bungudi Alh. Ibrahim Ahmed the third (III), was born in 1918 at Bungudu Town. State his Islamic Eduation (Qur’anic School) from his teacher Malam Mani Limanchi and later studied some basic religious texts with his uncle Alh. Yaro of Unguwar Masallacin Lalle Bungudu.
Having satisfied with his hardworking, integrity, dedication and his performance in different capacities. His father recommended him, and the Sokoto native Authority (NA) approved his appointment as the village head (Magajin Gari) of Bungudu from 1949 – 1980.
Alh. Ibrahim the 3rd was appointed as District Head from 1980 – 1997 His Royal highness succeeded his brother Shehu Ahmed who was the district head (Sarkin Fulani) in 1980. the elevation of Alh. Ibrahim Ahmad III would not have been possible without his selfless services to the contemporary people of Bungudu. Therefore, he has been able to carry out his assignment without any rancor but rather he tried his best to meet the aspiration of the people under this jurisdiction from 1980 – 1997.
His Royal Highness was elevated to 3rd class Emir from 1997 – 2000 by the military Administrator of Zamfara State Col. J.B Yakubu. One of the district head elevated to the status of an Emir was the Sarkin Fulanin Bungudu Alh. Ibrahim Ahmad III as the 2nd class Emir Alh. Ibrahim the 3rd as 2nd class Emir from 2000 – 2003 was again elevated to the status of 2nd class Emir by the 1st Civilian Governor of Zamfara State Alh. Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura. Alh. Ibrahim Ahmad III was also elevated 1st class Emir from 2003 to date.
DISTRICT HEADS IN BUNGUDU EMIRATE
ALH. BELLO SALIHU MNI ALH MANI AHUCHE
District Head of Kwaikwai Keku Nahuche
ALH. KABIR ABUBAKAR ALH. IBRAHIM FURFURI
District Head of Rawayya District head of Furfuri
ALH. BELLO MOH’D ALH. ABDULLAHI AHMAD
Ubandawakin Nahuche District Head of Bela.
ALH. SIDI ABUBAKAR ALH. UMMARU BAWAN ALLAHI
Magajin garin bungudu District Head of Gada
ALH. IBRAHIM MARAFA ALH. BELLO YUSUF IDRIS
District Head of Kurar Mota District Head of Karakkai
ALH. LAWALI IBRAHIM ALH. ABDULLAHI USMAN KURE
Rafin Bungudu District Head of Bungudu
