Gov Lawal Appoints Abdulkadir Bello As New Emir Of Gusau

Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello as the new Emir and Sarkin Katsina of Gusau Emirate.

Abdulkadir ascends the exalted throne as the 16th Emir of the Gusau Emirate Council, following the passing of his father, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, who died on July 25, 2025, after ten years on the throne.

Announcing the appointment, Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada, stated that the choice followed the recommendation of the traditional kingmakers of Gusau Emirate, in accordance with established customs and relevant laws.

Alhaji Abdulkadir Bello is the eldest son of the late monarch and, until his appointment, held the revered traditional title of Bunun Gusau.

Governor Lawal, while congratulating the new Emir, urged him to uphold the noble legacy of his forefathers, especially as a direct descendant of Malam Sambo Dan Ashafa.

The Governor further called on the Emir to be a beacon of unity, peace, and development, promoting harmonious coexistence across the Gusau Emirate and beyond.