Sultan turbans 23-year-old Sardauna’s great-grandson new Magajin Garin Sokoto

By Habibu Harisu

Alhaji Ahmadu Bello Danbaba the 23-year-old great grandson of late Premier of Northern, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna of Sokoto was among 21 people turbaned by the Sultan of Sokoto , Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar for various titles at his palace in Sokoto on Thursday.

The new Magajin Garin Sokoto succeeds his late father, Alhaji Bello Danbaba, who was the grandson of the Premier of Northern, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna of Sokoto.

His late father, Bello Danbaba, was from the family of Alhaji Marafa Danbaba and Hajia A’ishatu Ahmadu Bello, the eldest daughter of the late Premier, Sir Ahmadu Bello KBE.

Magajin Garin Sokoto is a revered traditional title and a Senior Councillor in the Sultanate Council Sultanate Council.

Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State approved the appointment of Sardauna’s great-grandson among 20 others turbaned by the Sultan Abubakar at his palace in Sokoto.

Speaking at the event, Abubakar who is also President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) carged new appointees to remain apolitical, fathers to all citizens and considered their emergence as will of Allah.

He said the burden of leadership called for increased dedication and selfless service, urging them to live up to the expectations of their responsibilities.

Among those turbaned is Alhaji Ibrahim Isa, the son of late District Head of Gatawa, Sarkin Kudun Gatawa, Alhaji Muhammad Bawa, who died in the captivity of bandits.

Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Sanyinna was turbaned as Ardon Sanyinna; Aminu Buhari Galadima as Sarkin Gabas Durbawa, and Alhaji Abdullahi Saidu Sifawa as Sarkin Kudun Sifawa.

Also turbaned were Aminu Ubandoma Abdullahi as Ubandoman Garin Hamma’ali and Alhaji Muhammadu Mode Guiwa as Sarkin Kudun Guiwa.

Among the new Sultanate Council members were Abubakar Umar Dogondaji turbaned as Sarkin Yamma Dogondaji; Abdulrahman Yarin Gandi turbaned as Yarin Gandi, and Alhaji Muhammadu Sani Bello Bingaje as Sarkin Kabin Yabo.

Also turbaned were Shiitu Bello Ayama as Bunun Gongono, Malam Sambo Bello as Sarkin Yamma Giyawa; Abdulrahman Abubakar Wandara as Marafan Tangaza, and Alhaji Abdullahi Amadu as Sarkin Gabas Kalambaina.

Among the newly turbaned members of the Sultanate Council were Bello Sani Yartsakuwa as Sarkin Kudun Yartsakuwa; Ahmed Dahiru Tambuwal as Sarkin Tambuwal; Alhaji Lawali Labbo Margai as Sarkin Kabin Kebbe, and Abdullahi Dangaladima as Sarkin Gobir Sabon Birni.

Those who also made the list included Alhaji Abdulkadir Abubakar Chacho turbaned as Dangaladiman Kwargaba; Sulaiman Abdullahi Madawaki as Sarkin Gabas Tulluwa, and Alhaji Ahmed Barade as Baraden Wamakko.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Bello Sifawa, represented Gov. Aliyu at the event.

The ceremony was witnessed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Daddi Adare, Chief of Staff of Government House, Abdullah Dikko, various traditional rulers, and other dignitaries.

(NAN)