Saturday presented the staff of office to the
14th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II.
The News Agency of Nigeria report that 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.
President Goodluck Jonathan was, however,
absent.
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.
