Potiskum Emirate Elevates Former ABU Lecturer to Galadima Title
The Potiskum Emirate Council has conferred a prestigious traditional title on Dr. Sulaiman Jaji, a retired academic and former Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) lecturer, elevating him to the position of Galadima of Potiskum.
Dr. Jaji paid a thank‑you visit to the Potiskum Emirate Council following his elevation from the rank of Talban Potiskum to Galadima, a senior traditional title within the emirate. During the visit, he pledged loyalty and commitment to the emirate, promising to support initiatives that promote peace, unity, and sustainable development in the region.
Addressing the council and residents, Dr. Jaji described the honour as both a privilege and a call to greater responsibility, emphasising his readiness to serve the people and uphold the emirate’s traditions. He thanked His Royal Highness, Emir Alhaji Umar Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya, and members of the council for bestowing the title on him and prayed for the emirate’s continued prosperity.
For his part, the emirate council congratulated the new Galadima and urged him to carry out his duties with fairness and in accordance with local customs. They also called on him to work collaboratively with other traditional title‑holders to foster peace and cohesion within the community.
Born on November 6, 1953, in Potiskum, Dr. Jaji is a seasoned scholar who previously lectured in the Department of English and Literary Studies at ABU, Zaria. His career also includes key administrative roles such as Chairman of the Yobe State Universal Basic Education Board, Comptroller at the National Population Commission, and senior positions with national literacy agencies. In addition to his academic service, he has authored and contributed to numerous scholarly publications.
The elevation of Dr. Jaji reflects a continued tradition of recognising individuals with distinguished records of public service and scholarship within the traditional institutions of northern Nigeria.