Emir of Gumel highly respected traditional ruler, Jigawa gov mourns

Jigawa State is mourning the death of Gumel Emir Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, who died in Cairo, Egypt, at the age of 82 after a brief illness while receiving medical care.

Governor Umar Namadi described the emir’s death as a monumental loss to the Gumel Emirate, Jigawa State and Nigeria. Speaking through Secretary to the State Government Bala Ibrahim, the governor called the late monarch a father and a pillar of unity.

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It is with profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that the Jigawa State Government announces the passing of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, who died this morning in Egypt.

Ahmed Muhammad Sani II was the 16th Emir of Gumel and spent more than 45 years on the throne. State officials remembered him as a respected traditional ruler who dedicated his service to peace, education and development in the emirate and across Jigawa State. Burial arrangements will be announced later.

Born on Dec. 12, 1942, he became emir on Dec. 16, 1980, after the death of his father. Before taking the throne, he worked in public service, including with the Gumel Native Authority and the Immigration Department, and served as commissioner for information, internal affairs and culture in the former Kano State. He also studied political science and international relations at Ohio University in the United States.

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The late Emir was a highly respected traditional ruler who dedicated 45 years of his life to the service of his people, promoting peace, education, and development in Gumel Emirate and Jigawa State at large.