Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of second class Emir of Rano, Alhaji Isa Umar, and emir of Karaye Alhaji Muhammadu Karaye, as well as the reinstatement of Emir of Gaya Aliyu Gaya.
According to a statement issued by Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Spokesperson to the Governor and made available to journalists in Kano on Wednesday, the new emirates are to serve as second class emirates 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, Governor Abba K. Yusuf enjoined them to be custodians of culture, peace and unity of the people in thier respective emirates.
It could be recall that the Governor had Tuesday 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’and Karaye covering only Karaye and Rogo Local Government areas.
The statement added that all the appointments are with immediate effect.
Ahmad Sorondinki
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