Abbas Njidda Tafida Explained
Abbas Njidda Tafida |
Emir of Muri |
Titletext: | Alhaji Abbas Njidda Tafida |
Succession: | Emir of Muri |
Reign: | 1988 - date |
Coronation: | 12 July 1988 |
Predecessor: | Alhaji Umaru Abba Tukur |
Birth Date: | 10 June 1953 |
Birth Place: | Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria |
Father: | Njidda Tafida |
Occupation: | Entrepreneur |
Religion: | Islam |
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
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
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
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]
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Notes and References
- News: The Honest Emir Of Muri. 26 July 2021. 5 February 2022. tribuneonlineng.com. Olagunju . Lasisi.
- News: THE EMIR OF MURI’S ULTIMATUM. 4 August 2021. 5 February 2022. thisdaylive.com.
- News: Emir of Muri, Ibarapa residents, Benue and others with sleepless nights. 25 July 2021 . 5 February 2022. The cable.ng.
- News: Weed Out Criminals Among You’, Emir Of Muri Tells Fulani Leaders. 25 July 2021. 5 February 2022. daily trust.com. Isah Hunkuyi . Magaji.
- News: Maganar da Sarkin Muri Ya Yi Ranar Sallah Kan Fulani Makiyaya Ta Bar Baya da Kura. 22 July 2021. 5 February 2022. legit.hausa.com. Yusuf . Ahmad. Hausa.
- News: Gwamnatin Jihar Taraba na shirin kirkiro wasu Masarautu a kasar Muri. 22 February 2018 . 14 February 2022 . legit.hausa.com. Mulumfashi. Muhammad. Hausa.
- News: 30-day ultimatum: Fulani herdsmen visit Emir of Muri, take oath. 2 August 2021 . 8 February 2022. pmnewsnigeria.com.
- News: Eviction Threat: Miyetti Allah vows to fish out criminal cattle herders in Taraba. 3 August 2021 . 8 February 2022 . premiumtimesng.com.
- News: Emir Rattles Security Agencies over Death Threat against Fulani Herdsmen. 25 July 2021. 8 February 2022 . prnigeria.com.
- News: NOMA TUSHEN ARZIKI: Hirar Da Mai Martaba Sarkin Muri, Alhaji Abbas Tafida, Kan Manoma Da Makiyaya, Kashi Na Daya. 11 August 2020 . 8 February 2022. voahausa.com. Baballe. Hafiz. Hausa.
- News: Why I issued 30-day ultimatum to criminal herders in Taraba forests -Emir Tafida. 22 July 2021 . 8 February 2022 . punch.com. Justin. Typuusu.
- News: Mun Kawo Tsarin Da Za A Kiwata Rago Da Abincin N3,000 A Shekara — Sarkin Muri. 4 February 2022. 13 February 2022 . Aminiya.dailytrust.com. Muhammad. Isiyaku. Hausa.