His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya (OON), has passed away.
He died early Sunday morning in Kano, where he had been receiving medical treatment related to old age. The Emir will be buried later today at 4 p.m. after a funeral prayer at the Emir’s Palace in Ningi.
The announcement was made by the Secretary of the Emirate, Alh Usman Sule, Magayakin Ningi, in a brief statement written in Hausa. The statement reads:
“Innalillahi Wa’innan Ilaihir Raji’un. Allah yayiwa mai Martaba Sarkin Ningi, Dr Yunusa Muhammadu Dan Yaya (OON), rasuwa da asubahin yau, Lahadi a Kano.”
It further stated, “Za ayi jana’iza da karfe Hudu na yamma a kofar Fada. Sanarwa daga Sakataren Fada, Alh Usman Sule Magayakin Ningi.”
Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya was a revered and esteemed first-class traditional ruler in the North East Geographical Zone. His tenure as the Emir of Ningi in Bauchi State was marked by significant development, transforming Ningi from a rural area into a rapidly modernizing town.
Born in Ningi in 1936, he began his education at Ningi Elementary School and continued at Bauchi Middle School before attending the School of Hygiene in Kano. He later studied Public Administration at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the British Council in Kano.
Alhaji Yunusa’s career began as a dispenser at Nasaru Dispensary, Ningi, before moving into administrative roles within the Native Authority. His career path included a stint with the Nigerian Tobacco Company and the Northern Nigeria Marketing Board, eventually rising to senior managerial positions.
In 1978, he was crowned Emir of Ningi, achieving first-class status in 1998. He also played a pivotal role in various national and regional committees and boards, including serving as Chairman of the Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON) and the Bauchi State Inter-Religious Council.
His numerous honors include being named a Grand Patron of several organizations, receiving the Distinguished Environmental Health Officer Award, and being conferred with the Officer of the Order of Niger (OON).
The late Emir was known for his contributions to national development, his travels across several countries, and his hobbies including horse riding, farming, and traveling. He is survived by his wife and 24 children.
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