Aliyu Ibrahim Gaya is the current Emir of Gaya, one of the four new Emirates created by Governor Ganduje's administration in 2019.[1] He was appointed by the Kano State Government on 26 September 2021, following the death of his father, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulkadir, who was the first Emir of Gaya.[2] Ibrahim Aliyu was the Chiroman Gaya, a titleholder, before his ascension to the throne.[3] He is the head of the Gaya Emirate. He is also a member of the Kano State Council of Emirs, which advises the Governor on matters of traditional administration and security.[4][5][6][7]

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  1. ^ "BREAKING: Ganduje appoints new emir of Gaya, Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya". Vanguard. 2021-09-26. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  2. ^ Muntari, Tukur (2021-09-26). "Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya emerges new Emir of Gaya". The Punch. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  3. ^ "Gov Ganduje appoints Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim as Emir of Gaya". Radio Nigeria. 2021-09-26. Archived from the original on 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  4. ^ "Gwamnatin Kano ta nada sabon sarkin Gaya" (in Hausa). BBC News Hausa. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  5. ^ Mande, Anas Muhammad (2021-09-28). "Hotunan nadin sabon Sarkin Gaya Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya". Freedom Radio Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  6. ^ Rashid, Abdul Rahman (2021-09-27). "Ganduje ya mika takardar kama aiki ga sabon Sarkin Gaya, Alhaji Aliyu Gaya". Legit.ng (in Hausa). Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  7. ^ Adewale, Murtala (2021-09-26). "Ganduje announces Ibrahim Aliyu as new emir of Gaya". The Guardian. Retrieved 2024-09-03.