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Our History
The Gumel Emirate Foundation came into existence through the patriotic initiative of the late Major General Ibrahim Dahiru Gumel, alongside financial contributions from the people and friends of the Emirate. Officially launched on , during the reign of the late Emir of Gumel, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmad Muhammad Sani II, CON, the Foundation was created to provide an organized framework for raising and administering community development funds.
Major General Ibrahim Dahiru Gumel served as pioneer Chairman from the Foundation's launch until his passing on . As a profound testament to his dedication, he single-handedly financed the entire Gumel Emirate Foundation edifice, comprising the land, the construction of the buildings, and all internal furnishings. Although he passed away before he could formally hand over the completed complex, his family honored his wishes by officially transferring the edifice to the Board of Trustees.
Chairmen through the years
Over the decades, the Foundation has been led by a succession of dedicated chairmen:
Today, the Foundation's initiatives span drinking water provision, educational assistance, healthcare, community security, tree planting, electricity supply liaison, and support for government development projects. These programs directly serve communities across Gumel, Gagarawa, Maigatari, and Sule Tankarkar. Past health collaborations include the February 2010 project with Africa Healthcare Development Trust (AHDT) at Gumel General Hospital.
To ensure long-term sustainability, ongoing contributions from indigenes at home and abroad are supplemented by internally generated revenue from the Foundation's motel, event halls, and ICT services located at the GEF Complex on Hadejia Road.
From the inaugural ceremony
Photographs from the inauguration and swearing-in of the Foundation's Board of Trustees and committee members at Gumel College of Education Hall.
View the inauguration album: 29 photographs →
Our mission
To empower the people of Gumel Emirate through education, social development and sustainable initiatives, while promoting unity, self-reliance and community well-being.
Our vision
A prosperous and inclusive Emirate where every individual thrives in dignity, opportunity and harmony with the environment.
Local services.
Lasting support.
The Foundation's motel, event halls and SISCO ICT Centre (Sahel Information Systems and Consultancy Services Ltd) help sustain its charitable programmes, alongside donations and Zakat.
A hall booking, a motel stay or an ICT course contributes to the work of the Foundation.
Explore GEF servicesServices & contributions
Facility income, donations and Zakat.
Board oversight
Surplus and contributions overseen by the trustees.
Community programmes
Education, digital literacy, health, environment and welfare.
People entrusted with the work
A Board of Trustees drawn from the Emirate governs GEF, supported by standing committees and the Secretariat and management team.
Alh Sani Ahmad Babandi (Dan Amar Gumel)
Chairman, Gumel Emirate Foundation
Alhaji Nasiru Muhammad Ibrahim
General Manager
Working with others
GEF's programme record names public institutions, community organisations and service providers involved in its work.
- Jigawa State Government · Danmodi Students CareEducation & youth →
- National Agency for the Great Green WallEnvironment →
Africa Healthcare Development Trust (AHDT)
In February 2010, GEF collaborated with the UK-based Africa Healthcare Development Trust (AHDT) on a health project at Gumel General Hospital. The programme provided medical consultations, general and eye surgery, and training for local health workers in newborn resuscitation and care. GEF supported the visiting medical teams through local coordination, logistics and accommodation, helping connect specialist expertise with the healthcare needs of the community.
Other organisations named in GEF's programme record
- Gumel Emirate Council
- GUBULE Initiative for Sustainable Development
- Kano Electricity Distribution Company
- Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel
- Federal University Dutse
- Gumel Orthopaedic Hospital
- Gumel Emirate Doctors Forum
- Industrial Training Fund · SUPA
- Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board
- Nigeria Police · NSCDC · NDLEA (community security)
Reports and accountability
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Reports and financial information
Annual reports, financial statements and a strategic plan are not available to download here.
Policies and registration
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No. 12, Hadejia Road, Gumel
Jigawa State 732101, Nigeria
+234 803 809 3573
+234 803 071 9930
gumelfoundation.org@gmail.com
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm.
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