The appointment received the green light from Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar A. Namadi, after endorsement by the Gumel Emirate Council kingmakers and the Jigawa State Council of Chiefs.
Malam Bala Ibrahim, Secretary to the Jigawa State Government, announced the news to journalists, revealing that the selection process involved extensive consultations among nine contenders vying for the traditional throne.
Initially, three candidates withdrew, leaving six to compete in the final voting round. The contenders who advanced were the Chiroman Gumel, Tafidan Gumel, and Sarkin Dawaki.
Their names were forwarded to the Jigawa State Council of Chiefs, which submitted the top three to Governor Namadi for the final approval.
The governor confirmed Dr. Lawan Ahmed Mohammed, the Chiroman Gumel, as the new Emir, succeeding his late father.
Before his appointment, he served as Director of Cyber Security at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and held the title of Chiroman Gumel.
Dr. Lawan is a globally recognized scholar with a PhD in Computer and Communication Systems Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia. He also earned advanced degrees in Computing and Operations Research from UK-based universities and a BSc in Mathematics from Ahmadu Bello University.
His academic career includes over 12 years as Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Hafr Al-Batin in Saudi Arabia.
An accomplished researcher, he has authored more than 40 publications on computing, cybersecurity, and digital identity. His expertise has contributed to cybersecurity initiatives across Africa, partnering with organizations like AfricaCERT, ITU, OIC-CERT, ECOWAS, and ANCA.
Dr. Lawan inherited the throne following his father's passing on September 3, 2026, after a remarkable 46-year reign.
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