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Updated: December 20, 2019

Kano Emirate: Sanusi Accepts Offer To Head Council Of Chiefs

By Kindness Udoh
December 20, 2019
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Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has accepted the appointment to head the Council of Chiefs in Kano State.

Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje, has appointed Muhammadu Sanusi II, as the head of the Council of Chiefs in the state.

Sanusi’s acceptance was contained in a letter dated December 19, 2019, and signed by the acting Secretary of the Kano Emirate, Abba Yusuf.

In his letter, the monarch said, “Kindly inform His Excellency that His Highness, Sarkin Kano, has not rejected his appointment as Chairman, Kano State Council of Chiefs. His Highness accepted the appointment.

“In doing so, His Highness requested for further directives of His Excellency, the Governor. For clarity, these directives may include, appointment of other members of the Council, appointment of staff of the Council, provision of accommodation for the Secretariat and other logistics, to make the Council operational.”

As head of the Council, Sanusi will be leading the four other (including his domain) Emirates in the state and other lower traditional bodies.