The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the appointment of three second class Emirs of Rano, Gaya and Karaye Emirates.
This was contained in press release issued by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
The release, which was made available to journalists in Kano, stated that the new Emirates are to serve as second class. With Kano as first-class Emirate.
The newly appointed Emirs are:
- Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz Karaye, as Emir of Karaye (who until his appointment was the District Head of Rogo)
- Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar, as Emir of Rano (who until his appointment, was the District Head of Bunkure)
- Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya, as Emir of Gaya (who was the emir of the defunct Gaya emirate)
While congratulating the newly appointed Emirs, the Governor, enjoined them to be custodians of culture, peace and unity of the people in their respective Emirates.
“You may recall that the Governor had yesterday, July 16, 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. While Karaye covers only Karaye and Rogo Local Government Areas.
The release stated that the appointments are with immediate effect.
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