275-year-old Jigawa emirate forms book launch committee | Newskeeper

Image: Gumel Emir's Palace, Jigawa State

275-year-old Jigawa emirate forms book launch committee

By Muhammad Salisu

In a bid to ensure the successful launch of a book chronicling its rich history, the Gumel Emirate Council in Jigawa State has inaugurated six committees to ensure the successful launch of the book.

The book, titled "History of the Gumel Emirate," was authored by the late Alhaji Salisu Makala with the approval of the Emirate Council.

History shows that Gumel Emirate was founded around 1750 by Dan Juma of Kano city and his followers from the Manga (Mangawa) tribe.

Shortly after Dan Juma's death in 1754, the emirate became a tributary state of the Bornu kingdom.

While Inaugurating the committees on Saturday at the Emir's palace in Gumel, chairman of the emirate main's book launch committee, Dan-Darman of Gumel, Alhaji Abbas Mohammed said the purpose of establishing the committees is to ensure the success of the book launch and foster unity and cooperation among the people of the emirate.

He urged the committee members to give their full support and carry out their assigned tasks before the book launch event.

The chairman emphasized the need for teamwork and dedication to ensure the success of the project.

According to him, as the emirate prepares for the book launch, the committees will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the event.

"Your dedication and hard work will be instrumental in making the book launch a memorable occasion," he stressed.

Earlier in his welcome address during the committee's inauguration, the Secretary of Gumel Emirate Council, Murtala Aliyu, (Majedadin Gumel), said the book is a significant milestone in the emirate's history.

Aliyu stated that "the Emirate Council's decision to launch the book is a testament to its commitment to preserving its history and cultural heritage."

"The book is expected to provide valuable insights into the emirate's rich history and traditions," he added.

Presenting the nomenclature of the committees, the secretary said that the six committee's comprised those responsible for Finance, Security, Media, Welfare, Hospitality and Data Collection.

"With the committees in place, the emirate is poised to host a successful and memorable event," the secretary concluded.