Aliyu Ibrahim Gaya
| Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya | |
|---|---|
| Emir of Gaya | |
| Reign | 26 September 2021 – present |
| Predecessor | Ibrahim Abdulkadir |
| House | Gaya Emirate |
| Religion | Islam |
Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya is the Emir of Gaya Emirate, a traditional state in Kano State, Nigeria. He became the second Emir of Gaya on 26 September 2021 following the death of his father, Emir Ibrahim Abdulkadir, the first emir of the emirate after its creation in 2019.[1][2]
Prior to his ascension, he held the traditional title of Chiroman Gaya. His appointment was approved by the Kano State Government under Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.[3]
Background
Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir is a member of the Gaya royal family and the son of Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulkadir, who served as the first Emir of Gaya after the creation of the emirate by the Kano State Government in 2019.[4]
Before becoming emir, he served as Chiroman Gaya, one of the senior traditional titleholders within the emirate.[5]
Succession
Following the death of Emir Ibrahim Abdulkadir in September 2021, the Kano State Executive Council approved the appointment of Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya as the new Emir of Gaya. He subsequently received his letter of appointment from Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and was formally installed as emir.[6][7]
Traditional role
As Emir of Gaya, Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir serves as the traditional ruler of the Gaya Emirate and is a member of the Kano State Council of Emirs. The council advises the state government on matters relating to traditional institutions, community development, conflict resolution and security.[5]
Dethronement and reinstatement
He was dethroned based on a legislative change in 2024 and reinstated as the Emir of Gaya by Governor Abba Kadir Yusuf in 2025.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ Muntari, Tukur (26 September 2021). "Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya emerges new Emir of Gaya". The Punch. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "BREAKING: Ganduje appoints new emir of Gaya, Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya". Vanguard. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "Gov Ganduje appoints Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim as Emir of Gaya". Radio Nigeria. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ Adewale, Murtala (26 September 2021). "Ganduje announces Ibrahim Aliyu as new emir of Gaya". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Gwamnatin Kano ta nada sabon sarkin Gaya". BBC Hausa (in Hausa). 26 September 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ Rashid, Abdul Rahman (27 September 2021). "Ganduje ya mika takardar kama aiki ga sabon Sarkin Gaya". Legit.ng Hausa (in Hausa). Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ Mande, Anas Muhammad (28 September 2021). "Hotunan nadin sabon Sarkin Gaya Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya". Freedom Radio Nigeria (in Hausa). Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ Akintayo, Opeoluwani (17 July 2024). "Gov Abba Reinstates Gaya Emir, Appoints Two Other Second-Class Emirs". Channels Television. Retrieved 31 May 2025.