Northern Senators Celebrate New Emir of Gumel Appointment
On Saturday, serving Senators from Northern Nigeria expressed their joy over the appointment of His Royal Highness Lawan Ahmed Mohammed, PhD, as the 17th Emir of Gumel Emirate in Jigawa State. The statement, signed by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, congratulated both the government and the people of Jigawa State on this significant emergence.
The Senators also extended their condolences to the people of Gumel Emirate for the passing of the late Emir, who had a 45-year reign characterized by service and peace. The Forum expressed confidence in the new Emir’s capabilities, citing his academic achievements, including a PhD in Computer and Communication Systems, and his background in mathematics, computing, engineering, and cybersecurity.
They believe these qualifications will aid him in promoting education, youth development, innovation, and sustainable growth. The Senators assured the new Emir of their prayers and support, urging the community to unite in advancing peace and prosperity.
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