24 things to know about late Emir of Ningi
Late Emir of Ningi, Dr. Yunusa Muhammadu Dan Yaya.
The Emir of Ningi, in Bauchi State, Dr. Yunusa Muhammadu Dan Yaya has joined his ancestors.
He was 88.
Dr. Yunusa reportedly passed away in the early hours of Sunday, August 25, at Expert Alliance Hospital in Kano.
His death came just two days after returning from a medical trip to Mecca on Thursday, August 22.
He will be buried later on Sunday evening at 4pm after a funeral prayer to be held at the Emir’s Palace in Ningi.
Here are 24 things to know about late Emir of Ningi
1. Dr Yunusa was born in Ningi in 1936,
2. He was 88.
3. Alhaji Yunusa was crowned Emir of Ningi in 1978 and was elevated to first-class status in 1998.
4. He reigned for 46 years.
5. He had his education at Ningi Elementary School between 1941 and 1946, and completed his studies in 1951 at Bauchi Middle School.
6. He later enrolled at the School of Hygiene, Kano, in 1951.
7. He had his undergraduate studies at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, where he completed a one-year course in Public Administration between 1956 and 1957.
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8. He also attended a course at the British Council, Kano, between 1959 and 1960.
9. He later earned a diploma in public administration from ABU Zaria between 1960 and 1962.
10. He had a distinguished career in the Native Authority (NA) Administration, starting as a dispenser at Nasaru Dispensary, Ningi, from 1953 to 1958.
11. Dr Yunusa served in various capacities, including as a member of the Ningi Emirate Council (1956-1960), Councilor of the Medical and Health Department (1958-1959).
12. He was a District Head and Chiroman Ningi in 1959.
13. He joined the Nigerian Tobacco Company, Zaria, in 1963 as a welfare officer and went on to work at the Northern Nigeria Marketing Board, where he held several managerial positions.
14. He was a distinguished and highly respected first-class traditional ruler of Ningi in Bauchi State in the North East Geographical Zone.
15. He was adored by his subjects for his sense of justice, fairness, and equity.
16. During his tenure, Ningi witnessed the rapid transformation from a rural community into a fast-developing and modern town.
17. He was appointed Sub-Area Manager in charge of Gombe, Biu, and Kumo in 1970.
18. He later became the Acting Area Manager in charge of the North Eastern States Marketing Board in 1976.
19. He played significant roles in various organizations, including Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JIN) and the National Council of States, representing Bauchi State Council of Chiefs from 1979 to 1983.
20. He also served as Acting Chairman, Board of Directors of Inland Bank Nigeria Plc, and Director of the Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority.
21. His contributions to national development earned him numerous awards and honors, including the National Honours Award as “Officer of the Order of Niger (OON)” and various merit awards from different organizations.
22. Alhaji Yunusa traveled extensively to countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Namibia, and other West African nations.
23. His hobbies included horse riding, farming, and traveling.
24. He was happily married and blessed with twenty-four children.
