Gov. Dauda Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal yesterday approved the appointment of Alhaji Aminu Atiku as the new Emir and Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi of the Zurmi Emirate Council.
This appointment was announced by the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada.
He said the approval followed due consultation and the recommendation of the Kingmakers of the Zurmi Emirate Council, in accordance with the established traditions, customs and relevant laws of the state.
The new monarch ascends the throne as the 21st Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, succeeding Alhaji Bello Suleiman, who passed away on August 31, 2026.
