From Abubakar Jaafar’s wall
In the royal corridors of the Zazzau Emirate, history remembers the Emirs who ruled with wisdom, dignity, and strength. Yet behind every great Emir stands a loyal servant one who works silently, faithfully, and without reward or recognition.
Among such noble men is Mallam Adamu Zagih, a palace attendant who has served with distinction and humility for decades. His loyalty spans four successive Emirs of Zazzau from Sarkin Zazzau Jafaru, to Sarkin Zazzau Aminu, to Sarkin Zazzau Shehu, and now under His Highness Sarkin Zazzau Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli.
Through changing times, leadership transitions, and challenges, Mallam Adamu has remained constant, a quiet pillar of service in the Emir’s court. He has witnessed history unfold, kings rise and rest, and generations of royal families grow. Yet today, his dedication and sacrifice seem forgotten.
Despite his long years of faithful service, Mallam Adamu Zagih and his family continue to live without proper recognition, support, or opportunity. His children, who should have inherited dignity from their father’s work, instead, face an uncertain future, a future far from the prosperity enjoyed by the very families he once served.
This is not an attack on the Emirate, nor a voice of anger. It is a plea for justice, mercy, and recognition.
The Zazzau Emirate has always stood for fairness and honour values deeply rooted in its Islamic and cultural heritage. It must not allow men like Mallam Adamu to fade away in poverty and neglect after decades of loyal service.
Every great palace must care for the hands that built it and the hearts that kept it running. Rewarding such loyalty is not just charity it is a duty, a moral responsibility, and a lesson for future generations.
The call is simple:
Let the Emirate recognize and support Mallam Adamu Zagih.
Let his service be honoured, his welfare improved, and his family given the opportunity to live with dignity.
For history will not only remember the Emirs who ruled, it will also remember how they treated those who served them faithfully.
May justice, compassion, and fairness prevail in Zazzau.
Long Live Zazzau Emirate, Long Live Kaduna State, Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria!
