.png "GG NEWS")
Lamido
of Adamawa HRH (Dr.) Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa, has inaugurated a
19-member steering committee to organise a befitting commemoration of the
Fombina Royal Dynasty’s legacies and contributions to the evolution and
development of the Nigeria nation since 1809.
A
press statement from the Adamawa Emirate Council, Lamido’s Palace, Yola,
revealed that during the inaugural meeting held on Saturday 22nd
March, 2025 at the Council Chamber of the Lamido’s Palace, Yola, Lamido
Muhammadu Barkindo observed that traditional institutions will continue to
maintain its role as custodians and promoters of culture, history and heritage
of the respective emirates and chiefdoms in Nigeria.
The
Lamido disclosed that the commemoration programme was initiated by the Royal
Historians Foundation of Nigeria in partnership with the Adamawa Emirate
Council as part of its Northern Nigeria heritage series.
Addressing
the Council, Chairman of the Steering Committee and the Grand Patron of the
Royal Historians Foundation of Nigeria, who is also the Emir of Zazzau, Malam
Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, thanked the Lamido Barkindo for the cooperation and
participation in the foundation’s laudable programme to promote the rich
cultural heritage of Northern Nigeria.
The
Emir of Zazzau promised to carry out the assignment diligently and with full
commitment. He said he will set up subcommittees to find the best ways and
means of making the programme a success, which will include a Book Launch on
the Fombina Dynasty, Lamido’s Crystal Jubilee, a Seminar on 19th
Century Scholarly Works, Museum/Exhibition, Special Fada (Friday Homage),
Special Jumu’a (Friday Prayer), Horse Race Competition/Kilisa, and others.
Members of the Fombina Dynasty
Commemoration Steering Committee include Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli (Emir
of Zazzau) as chairman; Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar (Etsu Nupe) as
Co-Chairman; Malam Mustafa Aminu (Galadima Adamawa) as Vice-Chairman; and
Yakubu Abdullahi Yakubu (Wakili Tarihi Adamawa) as Secretary/member.
Others include Abdulkadir Aminu Mbamba (Wali Adamawa) – member; Ahmed Aliyu Musdafa (Sardauna Adamawa) - member; Abubakar B. Madawaki (Dallatu Adamawa) - member; and Ibrahim Yayaji Mijinyawa (Marafa Adamawa) – member as well.