A veteran journalist, Alhaji Zubairu Shaba has been appointed Sarkin Kofar Patigi by His Royal Highness Emir of Patigi Alhaji Ibrahim Chatta Umar.

The Emir, who is the Vice Chairman of Kwara State Traditional Council appointed Zubairu Shaba as Sarkin Kofa along with other personalities of Patigi Emirate Council at his palace during Eid-Kabir celebrations.

The new Sarkin Kofa, Alhaji Zubairu Shaba worked with New Nigerian Newspapers Kaduna and triumph Publishing Co Ltd, as a Chief Photo-Journalist.

He also served at Media Trust Ltd, publishers of Daily Trust, Weekly, Sunday and Aminiya Newspapers, as a freelancer before his retirement from active journalism.

He is presently the Executive Chairman and Consulting partner of SMS Multimedia Ltd.