All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed
Asiwaju, has congratulated Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli over
his appointment as the new Emir of Zazzau.
In a statement last night by his Media Office signed by Mr. Tunde
Rahman, Asiwaju Tinubu, who is a former Lagos governor, also
commended Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmed el Rufai for making
a good choice in Ambassador Bamalli.
Asiwaju Tinubu said: “Ambassador Nuhu Bamalli is a prominent
diplomat, tested administrator and a first class traditional title-
holder. I congratulate him on his appointment as the 19 th Emir of
Zazzau.
My congratulations also to Governor Nasir el-Rufai for making a
prudent appointment.
“As Magajin Garin Zazzau, Ambassador Bamalli distinguished himself
as an excellent high chief of the Zazzau Emirate, just as he performed
brilliantly well as top diplomat, serving Nigeria as Ambassador to
Thailand.
“Like his immediate-past predecessor, Alhaji Shehu Idris, who died
last month after 45 years on the throne, Ambassador Bamalli is also a
highly detribalised Nigerian and a friend of all. I urge him to continue
in that fashion and consolidate on the tremendous gains recorded by
the late Emir.
“As the first Emir from the Mallawa Ruling House in 100 years, the
burden of history is on Emir Bamalli. I pray to Almighty Allah to grant
him divine wisdom, guide and protect him so he can steer the ship of
the Emirate successfully.
“May his reign bring forth peace, development and prosperity to the
Zazzau Emirate, and indeed to Northern Nigeria.”
