Haruna Danyaya has been appointed as the 17th Emir of Ningi by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, succeeding his late father. The appointment, confirmed by a statement from the governor's special adviser, marks a continuation of the family's legacy of leadership and community development in Bauchi State.
Haruna Danyaya has been appointed as the 17th Emir of Ningi by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed. Danyaya succeeds his late father, Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya, who passed away on August 25 after a 46-year reign. The appointment was officially announced in a statement by Mukhtar Gidado, the governor's special adviser on media and publicity. The statement emphasized the governor's confidence in Danyaya's ability to uphold his father's legacy, ensuring continued peace and development in the Ningi Emirate and Bauchi State.
The decision to appoint Danyaya, previously the Chiroman Ningi, was made by the legal provisions governing the selection of emirs in Bauchi State, following the recommendations of the kingmakers. The new emir's appointment was conveyed through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim.
Governor Bala Mohammed expressed his administration's commitment to supporting traditional institutions and prayed for the peaceful repose of the late Emir's soul. He also extended his best wishes to the new Emir for a long, healthy, and successful reign.
Danyaya's appointment marks a significant moment in the Ningi Emirate, as the new Emir is expected to continue fostering unity, peace, and development, following in his father's footsteps.
