Former CBN governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi named new Emir of Kano

The new Emir of Kano, Sanusi, signing his letter of appointment.

The prediction by isaiahakomor.blogspot.com on Saturday that Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is now a reality. Congratulations to the new Emir.

The government of Kano State has announced the name of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as new Emir of Kano State. He succeeds Alhaji Ado Bayero who died on Friday after spending 51 years on the respected throne.

Here Is The Official Announcement: “Under state customary, the king makers comprising the Madaki, Sarkin Bai, Makaman and Sarkin Dawaki Maituta had sat down and forwarded three names to the government to choose the one that will succeed the Late Emir Ado Abdullahi Bayero. 

“Out of these three names the government has approved Sanusi Lamidu Sanusi, the Dan Majen Kano and former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, as the new Emir of Kano.”

Secretary to State Government, Rabiu Sulaiman Bichi made the announcement at Kano Government House on Sunday, confirming the government official position that Mallam Sanusi is the new Emir of Kano.

This is an official release from Kano State government.

Halilu Ibrahim Dantiye, fnge, mni

Director of Press and Public Relations

to the Executive Governor of Kano state

8/6/2014