Gaya Emirate is one of the four newly created emirates in Kano State, Nigeria. It was established by the Kano State Government in 2019 and is located in the Gaya Local Government Area of the state.[1][2]
The Gaya Emirate is headed by a traditional ruler known as the Sarkin Gaya, who is appointed by the Kano State Government. The current Sarkin Gaya is Aliyu Ibrahim,[3][4] who was appointed in 2021 after the death of late emir Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulkadir. The emirate is predominantly a farming community, with crops such as rice, maize, millet, and groundnuts being grown in large quantities.[5][6]
Culture
In terms of culture and traditions, the Gaya people have a rich heritage and are known for their colorful festivals such as Durbur of Hawan Sallah and traditional dances. One of the major festivals in the emirate is the Gada, which is celebrated annually and involves the display of traditional wrestling, archery, and other cultural activities.[7][8]
References
- ↑ Giginyu, Ibrahim Musa (2022-01-29). "The making of Gaya's third first-class emir". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ Ibrahim, Salim Umar (2022-01-29). "Dignitaries throng Gaya emirate as emir receives staff of office". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ "Ganduje announces Ibrahim Aliyu as new emir of Gaya". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-09-26. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ "Ganduje appoints Aliyu Ibrahim as new Emir of Gaya". TheCable. 2021-09-26. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ "Emir of Gaya, Kano's new emirate, is dead". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ "Emir of Gaya is dead". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ "Kano's Sallah durbars after split emirates". Daily Trust. 2019-06-08. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ "Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Karate And Rank Emirates To Hold Hawan Sallah Tomorrow". Daybreak, Politics, Entertainment, Sport. 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2023-05-11.