Gov Buni Approves Yerima Mahmud As New Emir Of Ngazargamu

By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu

Governor of Yobe state Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Yerima lbn Mahmud, as the new Emir of Ngazargamu following the death of Alhaji Tijjani Ibn Saleh Geidam, who passed away recently in Egypt after a protracted illness who has been buried today in Damaturu.

A statement by Mamman Mohammed who is the DG, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, “this was contained in a statement signed by the Ag. Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Mohammed Goje, on Friday, 12th June, 2026.”

Until his appointment, the new Mai Ngazargamu was the Turakin Ngazargamu, an office he held for 16 years. He was also a member of the state House of Assembly.

The new Emir has, at different times, served as a member of the State Executive Council and also as the State Commissioner for Livestock Development before the new appointment.

Governor Buni while congratulating the new Emir and Ngazargamu Emirate, urged the new monarch to use his wealth of experience to unite the people, promote peace and peaceful co-existence, and economic growth of the Emirate, Yobe State and Nigeria.

Similarly, the governor called on the people to support the new emir to execute the functions of his office diligently, effectively and efficiently for the benefit of the people, peace, unity and prosperity of the Emirate.