Alhaji Ismaila Ahmed Dala Ibn Madugu Khaji II was appointed 20th Emir, or traditional ruler, of the Gudi Emirate on 2nd August 2025. The emir's palace is in Gadaka, Yobe State, Nigeria. The Emir (or Mai in the local language) is head of the Ngamo people.
Early career 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. 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. 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.
Emir Before he was appointed emir, Ismaila Gadaka held the title of Yariman Gudi. He became emir in succession to Alhaji Isa Bunuwo Madugu Ibn Khaji in August 2025 after the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, selected his name from a list of candidates presented by the Gudi Emirate kingmakers.
Ancestry +Gudi Emirate Council, Yobe State – Past & Present EmirsS/NNamesFromToYears1Mai Gudi18011821202Mai Gali18211842213Mai Janga1842184644Mai Malka I1846184935Mai Malka II1849185346Mai Mado1853185967Mai Galka1859186238Mai Khahji1862186649Mai Guze18661870410Mai Loda18701871111Mai Ambe187118811012Mai Bebe Tunga18811886513Mai Waya18861890414Mai Somlo18911897615Mai Doya18971899216Mai Gado18991902317Mai Bunuwo19021910818Mai Yanka191019312119Mai Isa Ibn Khaji Bunowo199320253220Mai Isma'ila Ahmed Ibn Madugu Khaji II2025present—
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