Abbas Njidda Tafida
| Abbas Njidda Tafida | |
|---|---|
| Emir of Muri Alhaji Abbas Njidda Tafida | |
 | |
| Emir of Muri | |
| Reign | 1988 - date |
| Coronation | 12 July 1988 |
| Predecessor | Alhaji Umaru Abba Tukur |
| Born | 10 June 1953 Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria |
| Father | Njidda Tafida |
| Religion | Islam |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Alhaji Abbas Njidda Tafida (10 June 1953) is the Emir of Muri in Jalingo Taraba state, Nigeria. As 12th Emir of Muri, he ascended to the throne on 12 July 1988 after the dethronement of Alhaji Umaru Abba Tukur.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Early life[edit]
Alhaji Abbas Njidda Tafida was born on 10 June 1953 in Jalingo, Taraba State of Nigeria. He was from the family of Lamiɗo Nya Jatau, the founder of Jalingo, and the grandchild of Lamiɗo Mafinɗi, the 9th Emir of the Emirate.[7][8][9]
Education[edit]
Alhaji Abbas attended Islamic school and Qur'anic school before beginning western education. Alhaji Abbas started primary school at Muhammadu Nya primary school in Taraba State in 1961. He later proceeded to Government College Keffi of Nassarawa State, in 1973, and moved to the famous Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna state where he studied business administration in 1977. In 1981-1983, he obtained his PGD at Africa Development Bank, at which he studied economics and Green Beheld Smith and Co., in London.
Work[edit]
Alhaji Abbas Njidda Tafida is an entrepreneur and farmer. Alhaji Abbas also worked with New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) from 1978-1979, also a manager at Nigeria Hotels in 1979–1988.[10][11][12]
References[edit]
- ^ Olagunju, Lasisi (26 July 2021). "The Honest Emir Of Muri". tribuneonlineng.com. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "THE EMIR OF MURI'S ULTIMATUM". thisdaylive.com. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ "Emir of Muri, Ibarapa residents, Benue and others with sleepless nights". The cable.ng. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ Isah Hunkuyi, Magaji (25 July 2021). "Weed Out Criminals Among You', Emir Of Muri Tells Fulani Leaders". daily trust.com. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ Yusuf, Ahmad (22 July 2021). "Maganar da Sarkin Muri Ya Yi Ranar Sallah Kan Fulani Makiyaya Ta Bar Baya da Kura" (in Hausa). legit.hausa.com. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ Mulumfashi, Muhammad (22 February 2018). "Gwamnatin Jihar Taraba na shirin kirkiro wasu Masarautu a kasar Muri" (in Hausa). legit.hausa.com. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "30-day ultimatum: Fulani herdsmen visit Emir of Muri, take oath". pmnewsnigeria.com. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ "Eviction Threat: Miyetti Allah vows to fish out criminal cattle herders in Taraba". premiumtimesng.com. 3 August 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ "Emir Rattles Security Agencies over Death Threat against Fulani Herdsmen". prnigeria.com. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ Baballe, Hafiz (11 August 2020). "NOMA TUSHEN ARZIKI: Hirar Da Mai Martaba Sarkin Muri, Alhaji Abbas Tafida, Kan Manoma Da Makiyaya, Kashi Na Daya" (in Hausa). voahausa.com. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ Justin, Typuusu (22 July 2021). "Why I issued 30-day ultimatum to criminal herders in Taraba forests -Emir Tafida". punch.com. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ Muhammad, Isiyaku (4 February 2022). "Mun Kawo Tsarin Da Za A Kiwata Rago Da Abincin N3,000 A Shekara — Sarkin Muri" (in Hausa). Aminiya.dailytrust.com. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
External links[edit]
- WorldStatesmen - Nigeria
- The Emirs of Muri: A Brief History Archived 30 December 2018 at the Wayback Machine
- Britannica website about Muri Emirate