The governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has approved the appointment of Abdullahi Daniya as the new emir of Jere.

The appointment was conveyed a letter dated November 9, 2022 and signed by the governor.

“In pursuance of the powers conferred on me by the Constitution, and under the Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) Law 21 of 2021, laws of Kaduna State 2021, I, Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State, hereby appoint, Abdullahi Daniya Jere as 2nd Class Emir of Jere, Jere Emirate, Kagarko Local Government Area.

“By this appointment, you are hereby accorded all the rights and privileges pertaining to this office, including membership of the Kaduna State Council of Chiefs,” the governor said in the letter.

“Your appointment to this office places enormous responsibilities on you, one of which is the obligation to provide good and fair leadership and treat all with justice and equity.

“I must reiterate your role as a father to all and peace-maker amongst not only the people of your Emirate, but the entire state to which your loyalty should be total.

“I wish you Allah’s guidance and blessing in the discharge of your onerous task as Emir of Jere and member, Kaduna State Council of Chiefs, and look forward to your formal installation and presentation of Staff of Office. Please accept my congratulations and best wishes.”