BREAKING: Gov Zulum Appoints El-Kanemi New Shehu Of Bama

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, has appointed Shehu Umar Ibn Kyari Umar El-Kanemi as the new Shehu of Bama.

Umar Ibn Shehu Kyari Ibn Umar Elkanemi is the eldest son to the Shehu that passed on last week in Maiduguri.

His father, Kyari Ibn Umar Elkanemi died on 27th April, 2020.

Secretary to the Borno State Government, Usman Jidda Shuwa, on behalf of the Governor, presented an appointment letter to the Shehu at the palace in Bama town on Monday afternoon.

“I am directed by His Excellency to direct you to remain in Bama, so that you can give sense of belonging to the people, your role as a leader is very crucial and principal to the establishment of civil authorities in Bama.

“Your appointment was based on your proven integrity, impeccable record of service to the people of Bama Local Government, and in particular service to humanity in general.

“Your royal highness sir, this appointment is conferred on you by the executive Governor of Borno State, you are hereby expected to exhibit high sense of justice, equity, fairness to all people of Bama.”

The SSG said the appointment was based on the recommendations of the kingmakers of Bama emirate council. Shehu Umar, until his appointment, was a business man.

Kaigama of Bama, Baba Kura Kaigama, who responded on behalf of the Bama emirate council, expressed his appreciation to Zulum for choosing Shehu Umar as new emir of Bama.