SOKOTO — Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has approved the appointment of eight new district heads to fill vacant traditional positions in the state
The appointments, contained in a statement signed by the Secretary of the Sokoto Sultanate Council, Sa’idu Muhammad Maccido Danburan Sokoto, were made on the recommendation of the Sultanate Council
The appointees and their respective positions are:
Salihu Sarkin Noma Kadadi — Sarkin Arewan KadadiIsah Daudu Gidan Madi — Ausan Gidan MadiGidado Muhammad Dabagi — Sarkin Gabas Dabagin ArdoHayatu Jibo Dallatu — Uban Kasar Tudun WadaAbdullahi Muhammed Danchadi — Sarkin Zamfaran DanchadiUmar Shehu Goronyo — Sarkin Gabas GoronyoKabiru Marafa — Ajiyan TsakiMuhammadu Buhari Mai Lato Gumbi — Ardon Wajake
The statement said the formal turbaning ceremony for the appointees would be conducted by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, at a later date
The Sultan and the Sultanate Council congratulated the appointees and wished them success and divine guidance in their new roles