Zazzau
Zazzau | |
|---|---|
Gate to the palace of the emir of Zazzau | |
| Coordinates: 11°04′N 7°42′E / 11.067°N 7.700°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Government | |
| • Type | Emirate Council |
| • Emir | Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli |
The Kingdom of Zazzau, also known as the Zaria Emirate, is a traditional state with headquarters in the city of Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The current emir of Zazzau is Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, who succeeded the former emir, late Alhaji Shehu Idris.