The Emir of Gaya, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Aliyu Ibrahim Gaya, has approved the appointment of the Vice Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai as the Sarkin Kudun Gaya.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Malam Abdullahi Datti Abdullahi, Deputy Registrar and Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit of the university, and made available to The Historica Nigeria.
According to the letter of appointment with reference number MLG/INS/LGD/166/4, dated 13th June, 2025 and signed by Alhaji Mansur Ibrahim Gaya, the Wamban Gaya and Senior Councillor (Admin.) of the Gaya Emirate Council, the appointment followed the approval of the Kano State Government.
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“This appointment is based on your track record of service, dedication, and the personal attributes you have consistently demonstrated over the years,” the letter stated.
“It is therefore expected that you will bring these sterling qualities to bear in your new traditional role, contributing to the growth and advancement of the Gaya Emirate Council and Kano State at large,” it added.
In a congratulatory message, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Nouruddeen Bashir Umar, on behalf of the Chancellor Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Council Justice Abdu Aboki (rtd), members of the Council, University Senate, management, staff, and students, extended heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Yakasai, describing the appointment as “well-deserved and a source of pride for the university community.”
The statement noted that the date for the turbaning ceremony will be announced by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Gaya, in due course. Prof. Yakasai is currently in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, performing the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.
