Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has approved the selection of seven new Chiefs and Emirs for the newly created Chiefdoms and Emirates in Adamawa State.
A statement by the chief press secretary to the governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, said HRH (Alhaji) Sani Ahmadu Ribadu is Emir of Fufore, HRH (Barr) Alheri Nyako is Tol Huba while HRH (Prof) Bulus Luka Gadiga is Mbege Ka Michika.
Others are HRH (Dr) Ali Danburam – Ptil Madagali, HRH Aggrey Ali – Kumu of Gombi, HRH Ahmadu Saibaru – Emir of Maiha and HRH John Dio – Gubo Yungur.
The governor congratulated the new traditional rulers, emphasising that their selections were based on merit and their popularity among the people.
He urged them to be fair, honest and responsible in their duties saying that the approval is with immediate effect.
