The newly selected Emir of Kontagora Emirate, in Niger State, Alh. Mohammed Barau Kontagora, has been presented with an appointment letter.
The State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Emmanuel Umar in Minna, the State capital, enjoined the new Emir to carry everyone along, to ensure peaceful co-existence, which he said was necessary for the growth and development of the Emirate.
The governor, who reminded the Emir of the task ahead as he is ascending the throne of his ancestors at a difficult time going by the insecurity bedeviling the state including his Emirate, however, prayed that God grants him the wisdom to lead his subjects through the right path.
The Governor, while thanking the people of Kontagora Emirate for their patience and tolerance throughout the selection processes, urged them to support the new Emir to enable him to have a successful reign.
He prayed that Kontagora emirate will blossom in the reign of the new Emir and experience peace growth and development.
The new Emir (Sarkin Sudan) of Kontagora Emirate, Mohammed Barau Kontagora, who appreciated Almighty Allah for choosing him among many to be the 7th Emir of Kontagora Emirate, assured that he will operate an open-door policy in the Emirate
The Emir, who further said he will embark on a reconciliation process with all that contested with him to collectively work for the betterment of the Emirate, however called on the people of the Emirate to remain calm, promising to move the Emirate forward.
The appointment of the new Emir followed the death of the Late Mai Sudan, Alhaji Sa’idu Namaska who died on the 9th of September, 2021 after 47 years on the throne.
