Zaria, Kaduna State (Nigeria): Former Vice President Namadi Sambo was formally turbaned as the Sardaunan Zazzau by Emir Ahmed Bamalli in Zaria, Kaduna State—11 years after the title was first conferred by the late Emir Shehu Idris in 2014.
Speaking at the ceremony held at his Palace, Bamalli said the title was conferred initially on Sambo in 2014 by his predecessor, the former Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris.
He, however, added that the coronation ceremony could not be held until now.
The emir said the conferment was in recognition of Sambo’s exemplary leadership, contributions to national development, and commitment to humanitarian causes.
Bamalli expressed optimism that the new Sardauna would continue to foster peace, unity, and progress within the Emirate and beyond.
“We hope and pray that he will continue to be a bridge builder between the Zazzau emirate and his network of friends and relationships,” Bamalli said.