Ismaila Ahmed Gadaka
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| Ismaila Ahmed Gadaka | |||||
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| Emir of Gudi | |||||
| 1st reign | 2 August 2025 – present | ||||
| Coronation | 2 August 2025 | ||||
| Predecessor | Isa Bunuwo Ibn Madugu Khaji II | ||||
| Born | Gadaka, Northern Region, Nigeria | ||||
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| Religion | Islam | ||||
Alhaji Ismaila Ahmed Dala Ibn Madugu Khaji II was appointed 20th Emir, or traditional ruler, of the Gudi Emirate on 2nd August 2025.[1][2] The emir's palace is in Gadaka, Yobe State, Nigeria.[3] The Emir (or Mai in the local language) is head of the Ngamo people.[4]
Ismaila Gadaka started his career in the banking sector and was employed by United Bank for Africa (UBA) and then crossed over to the Standard Trust Bank where he rose to become the Business Manager.[5] From 2007 to 2010, he served as the Hon. Commissioner in the Yobe state government. In the 2011 elections, he served as a member of the Nigeria Federal House of Representatives representing Fika/Fune Federal constituency in Yobe State.[4] He is the Chairman of the Local Government Project Monitoring and Evaluation Committee from 2024 to date. He is also the Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal College of Education, Yawuri, Kebbi state, from 2024 to date.[6][5][2][1]
