His Royal Highness, the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, is set to confer a prestigious traditional title on the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gombe State Council, Alhaji Faruk Mu’azu Gombe. The title, which will be officially announced during the ceremony, marks a significant recognition of his contributions to journalism and community service.
The historic turbaning ceremony is being organized by the family of the Late Wakilin Doka, Alhaji Umaru Yole, in honour of their enduring legacy in traditional leadership. The event will also serve as a tribute to the late Wakilin Doka’s commitment to service and tradition, now symbolically passed on to his grandson, Faruk.
According to the official announcement, the ceremony will take place on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the residence of the Late Alhaji Umaru Gombe, located behind the Palace of Yeriman Gombe in Tudun Wada Quarters.
The occasion is expected to attract a distinguished gathering of traditional rulers, religious leaders, title holders, government officials, journalists, and well-wishers from within and outside Gombe State. It promises to be a moment of cultural pride and continuity, reinforcing the values of honour and service that the Wakilin Doka family has long embodied.
Family sources described the event as a celebration of heritage and remembrance, noting that it represents the preservation of tradition and the strengthening of community bonds.
Members of the public are warmly invited to attend and share in the significance of this landmark occasion.