Alhaji IsmailaAhmed Dala Ibn Madubu Khaji 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 were 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]
Before he was appointed emir, Ismaila Gadaka held the title of Yariman Gudi. He became emir in succession to Alhaji Isa Bunuwa Madugu Ibn Kaji in August 2025 after the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, [7] selected his name from a list of candidates presented by the Gudi Emirate kingmakers.[ citation needed ]