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Kano Assembly Passes Bill to Create Three New Emirates 

Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill for the creation of three second-class Emirates in the state. 

During its plenary session presided over by Speaker Jibril Falgore, on Tuesday, the House passed the bill for the creation of Gaya, Rano and Karaye emirates respectively. 

Deputy Speaker of the state Assembly, Muhammad Butu-Butu, sponsored the bill titled “Kano State Emirates Council Establishment Bill, 2024” 

According to the speaker, the three Emirs shall have powers to advise the Emir of Kano, on matters relating to maintenance of public order and boundary disputes within their areas of jurisdiction. 

The speaker further clarified that all the three second class emirs would be answerable to the emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi 11. 

“Gaya Emirate consists of Gaya, Albasu and Ajingi Local Government Areas while Karaye Emirate consists of Karaye and Rogo Local Government Areas,” he stated. 

Ahmad Sorondinki

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