Emir Of Kano Departs For Morocco On Official Assignment

The Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero has departed to the Kingdom of Morocco on a weeklong official visit at the invitation of King Mohammed VI.

In a statement from the Emir’s Palace issued to newsmen on Sunday, the Emir will undertake a series of official engagements with the Moroccan Authorities, including meetings with members of the Business Community and religious leaders.

 ‘’Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and his entourage will also visit several Moroccan major cities such as Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and the holy city of Fes among others.

"The visit will culminate with a courtesy call on King Mohammed VI, by the Emir who is expected back in Nigeria early next week,’’ the statement said.

According to the statement, those on the Emir’s entourage include Alhaji Ahmed Ado Bayero, Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida and the District Head of Kumbotso, Amb. Ahmed Umar, Dan Malikin Kano, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matawalle, Talban Kano, Alhaji Magaji Galadima, Kachallan Kano and a group of distinguished Businessmen from within and outside the Kano Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture-KACCIMA.