Ibrahim Umaru Chatta

Haliru Ibrahim Bologi Umaru Chatta (1 September 1958 – 19 March 2019) was a Nigerian first-class traditional ruler who served as the Etsu Patigi of the Patigi Emirate from 1999 until his death in 2019. During his two-decade reign, he promoted peace, education and community development within the Patigi Emirate and across Kwara State.

Early life and education

Chatta was born on 1 September 1958 in Pategi, Kwara State. He attended Government Secondary School, Ilorin, between 1969 and 1972.

Reign

Following the death of Idirisu Gana II, Chatta was installed as the Etsu Patigi in October 1999. During his reign, he worked to promote peace, education and community development within the Patigi Emirate and served as Vice-Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs.

Death and succession

Chatta died after a brief illness in Abuja on 19 March 2019.

He was survived by five wives and thirty children. Shortly after his death, his son, Umar Bologi II, was appointed and turbaned as the new Etsu Patigi.