Alhaji Muhammad Bara'u Mu’azu II the 7th Sarkin Sudan (Emir of Kontagora) was born in 1974 to the late Mu’azu Ibrahim. The grandson of the late Sarkin Sudan Ibrahim Nagwamatse.[1][2]
| Alhaji Muhammad Bara'u Mu’azu II | |
|---|---|
| Sarkin Sudan | |
| Emir of Kontagora | |
| Reign | 2021 - date |
| Coronation | 12 July 2021 |
| Predecessor | Saidu Namaska |
| Born | 1974 Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria |
| Father | Bara'u Mu'azu |
| Religion | Islam |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Education
editMuhammad Bara'u Mu'azu II obtained numerous academic certificates at various levels. Muhammadu Barau Mu'azu completed his primary education from 1980 to 1986 at the primary school in Ibeto town. Afterwards, he enrolled in secondary school at Government Secondary School Kontagora, where he studied from 1986 to 1992. From 1994 to 1997, He then proceeded to Federal College of Education Kontagora, Where he obtained NCE certificate.[3][4]
Work
editHe worked with Salwa Global Company, where he held the position of General Manager.[citation needed]
Reign
editAfter the death of Sa'idu Namaska in 2021, Almost 43 people have submitted documents for the Kontagora throne.[5] The Government of Abubakar Sani Bello recognized Muhammadu Barau Muazu II as his successor, after he was elected by the Council of King makers.[6] His grandfather, Mu'azu Ibrahim was the 5th Emir of Kontagora, who was on the throne for about 13 years from 1961 to 1974. But other contestants disagreed with the election to the throne, so they decided to take their case to court.[7] After the court halted his appointment, the subsequent court proceedings confirmed his appointment.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Mohammed Barau Is The New Emir Of Kontagora". dailytrust.com. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "@Sarkin Sudan's installation: Governor charges monarchs to steer clear of politics". blueprint.ng. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ Mohammed Isah, Abdul (12 February 2023). "Emir Of Kontagora In Niger State Gets Staff Of Office". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ Mulumfashi, Muhammad (14 February 2023). "Sabon Sarki ya Gaji Karagar Kakansa Bayan Jiran Kusan Shekaru 50 a Kontagora" (in Hausa). hausa.legit.ng. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ Asishana, Justina (19 September 2021). "Full list of contestants for Emir of Kontagora". the nation online nv. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ Ahmadu Mai-shanu, Abubakar (7 October 2021). "Nigeria: Niger Government Announces New Emir of Kontagora". allafrica.com. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ Ahmadu Mai-shanu, Abubakar (13 October 2021). "Court halts appointment of new Emir of Kontagora". premiumstimesng.com. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ Rashid, Abdurrahman (20 October 2021). "Kotu ta mayar da Mohammed Barau matsayin SarkinSudan na Kontagora" (in Hausa). hausa.legit.ng. Retrieved 7 October 2023.