Gombe state governor, Inuwa Yahaya on Monday, approved the appointment of Yakubu Muhammad-Kwairanga as emir of Funakaye.
Mr Ismaila Uba-Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, said in a statement in Gombe that the appointment followed the death of Emir
Muazu Muhammad-Kwairanga III on August 27.
Misilli said the appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Commissioner, Ministry for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dasuki Jalo.
“According to the Commissioner, the appointment is in the exercise of the powers vested in the Governor under the Gombe State Chieftaincy Law 2022; and based on recommendations of the kingmakers of the Funakaye Emirate Council as well as due consultations,” the statement reads.
Dasuki, while presenting the appointment letter to the new emir at his palace in Bajoga, Funakaye local government area, charged the royal father to embrace all his subjects and build on the legacies of his predecessors.
“Almighty Allah has chosen Yakubu Muhammad-Kwairanga as the next emir of this blessed Emirate from among many other eligible candidates from the royal family,” said Dasuki.
The commissioner appealed to the entire Funakaye Community to support the new traditional ruler.
He assured that Gov. Yahaya would continue to accord special recognition and respect to the traditional institution in view of its role in the maintenance of peace and social cohesion.
While wishing the new emir a peaceful reign, the Commissioner said the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the emir would be held at a later date.
