Buni approves the appointment of the new Emir of Tikau

Buni approves the appointment of the new Emir of Tikau

By: Yahaya Wakili

Governor Mai Mala Buni CON of Yobe State has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema as the new emir of Tikau following the demise of his late father, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema, on May 10, 2024.

In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali mni, which was made available to newsmen in Damaturu, Yobe state capital,.

His appointment was based on the unanimous recommendations of the kingmakers of the Tikau emirate council.

Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema is the eldest son of his late father, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema.

The new emir of Tikau, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema, has a Bachelor of Agric Economics and Extension from Bayero University Kano, an Msc Agric Economics (Applied Econometrics, Development, and Resource Economics), and a Ph.D. in Rural Development.

The new emir has worked in various capacities at Yobe State University, and he is currently the principal manager of Yobe University Farm.

Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema has attended various courses, which include training on environmental impact assessment at Ecosystem International Limited, Lagos, Nigeria, and health and safety training and induction at the University of Reading Safety Unit, Berkshrine, United Kingdom.

The appointment takes immediate effect.

Buni approves the appointment of the new Emir of Tikau