Kano Gov. Appoints Three Second Class Emirs, Enjoins Them To Be Custodians Of Culture
Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of three second class Emirs of Rano, Gaya and Karaye Emirates.
According to a statement issued by Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Spokesperson to the Governor and made available to journalists in Kano, the new emirates are to serve as second with Kano as first class emirate.
The newly appointed Emirs are:
1. Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz Karaye, as Emir of Karaye (who until his appointment was the District Head of Rogo)
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2. Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar, as Emir of Rano (who until his appointment, was the District Head of Bunkure)
3. Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya, as Emir of Gaya (who was the emir of the defunct Gaya emirate)
While congratulating the newly appointed Emirs, Governor Abba K. Yusuf enjoined them to be custodians of culture, peace and unity of the people in thier respective emirates.
You may recall that the Governor had yesterday the 16th of July, 2024 signed into law three second class emirates in the state with Rano covering only Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure Local Government areas. Gaya covering only Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu Local Government areas. Karaye covers only Karaye and Rogo Local Government areas.
The appointments are with immediate effect.
