Sultan turbans Saudauna’s great-grandson as new Magajin Garin Sokoto, other district heads
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has turbaned a 23-year-old Alhaji Ahmadu Bello Danbaba as new Magajin Garin Sokoto.
The new Magajin Garin Sokoto succeeded his late father, Alhaji Bello Danbaba, who was the grandson of Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Saudauna of Sokoto.
His late father Bello Danbaba was from the family of Alhaji Marafa Danbaba and Hajia A’ishatu Ahmadu Bello, the eldest daughter of the late Premier, Sir Ahmadu Bello KBE.
Magajin Garin Sokoto is a revered traditional title and Senior Councillor in the Sultanate Council.
Sardauna’s great-grandson appointment was approved Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State among 20 others turbaned by the Sultan Abubakar at his palace in Sokoto.
Abubakar charged new appointees to remain apolitical, fathers to all citizens and considered their emergence as will of Allah.
He said the burden of leadership called for increased dedication and selfless services and urged them to live up to the expectations on their responsibilities.
Among those turbaned is Alhaji Ibrahim Isa, the son of late District Head of Gatawa, Sarkin Kudun Gatawa, Alhaji Muhammad Bawa, who died in the captivity of bandits.
Other turbaned included; Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Sanyinna as Ardon Sanyinna; Aminu Buhari Galadima as Sarkin Gabas Durbawa; Alhaji Abdullahi Saidu Sifawa as Sarkin Kudun Sifawa; Aminu Ubandoma Abdullahi as Ubandoman Garin Hamma’ali; Alhaji Muhammadu Mode Guiwa as Sarkin Kudun Guiwa.
Others includes Abubakar Umar Dogondaji as Sarkin Yamma Dogondaji; Abdulrahman Yarin Gandi as Yarin Gandi; Alhaji Muhammadu Sani Bello Bingaje as Sarkin Kabin Yabo; Shiitu Bello Ayama as Bunun Gongono; Malam Sambo Bello as Sarkin Yamma Giyawa; Abdulrahman Abubakar Wandara as Marafan Tangaza; Alhaji Abdullahi Amadu as Sarkin Gabas Kalambaina.
Also Bello Sani Yartsakuwa was turbaned as Sarkin Kudun Yartsakuwa; Ahmed Dahiru Tambuwal as Sarkin Tambuwal; Alhaji Lawali Labbo Margai as Sarkin Kabin Kebbe; and Abdullahi Dangaladima as Sarkin Gobir Sabon Birni.
Others were Alhaji Abdulkadir Abubakar Chacho as Dangaladiman Kwargaba; Sulaiman Abdullahi Madawaki as Sarkin Gabas Tulluwa and Alhaji Ahmed Barade as Baraden Wamakko.
The Secretary of the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Bello Sifawa, represented Gov. Aliyu while the was attended by Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Daddi Adare, Chief of Staff Government House, Abdullah Dikko among other dignitaries.