The new Emir was appointed following the death of his father, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulkadir, in 2021.
Gaya was among the four newly created emirates by the Ganduje administration. Other newly created emirates were Rano, Bichi and Karaye, in addition to the existing Kano emirate council.
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Speaking after presenting the staff of office to the Emir, Ganduje said the state government appreciated the contributions, rendered by traditional institutions in promoting peace and stability in the state.
He urged the Emir and other emirs in the state to continue to assist the government in providing security of lives and property.
The governor urged the Emir to remain a father to all his subjects, without discrimination and to accord priority attention to education and agriculture in his emirate.