BY ADEYEMI AKANJI, IN GOMBE- Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State on Wednesday announced the appointment of Malam Danladi Sanusi Maiyamba as he Mai Tangle.
Governor Yahaya said that the approval of the appointment is in the exercise of the powers vested in him under the Gombe State Chieftaincy Law, 2020 and based on the recommendation of the Kingmakers of the Tangale Chiefdom.
A statement by Director General (Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli said that the letter of appointment was conveyed and presented to the new Mai Tangle by the Commissioner in charge of the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo.
He said that the Commissioner presented the appointment later to the new Mai Tangle in Poshiya, Billiri, saying that the appointment of Maiyamba was informed by his personal qualities and suitability.
The presentation ceremony was witnessed by the Chairperson of Billiri Local Government Council, 9 Kingmakers of the Billiri Chiefdom, members of the traditional council and other functionaries.
The statement further stated that the formal presentation of Staff of Office will be performed in due course.
