Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, yesterday presented the
staff of office to the 14th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II.
Among dignitaries who attended the ceremony were the Sultan of
Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III and the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Umar
El-kanemi.
Others were Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu
Idris, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.
Also in attendance were the governors of Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Yobe,
Niger, Edo, Kwara and Borno, members of the diplomatic corps and members of the
business community.
Sanusi was appointed the 14th Emir of Kano on June 8, 2014 after the
death of Alhaji Ado Bayero, on June 6, 2014.
At the ceremony held at the newly constructed Coronation Hall at the
Government House, Kwankwaso described the Emir as a knowledgeable person who
acquired both the Islamic and western education.”
He said the appointment of Sanusi was based on his personal track record
of service and education, which are important prerequisites.
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