Yusuf appoints 3 Second Class Emirs in Kano State

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of three second-class emirs for Rano, Gaya, andKaraye Emirates.

This is contained in a statement issued by Mr. Sanusi Tofa, the spokesperson for the governor, and made available to newsmen in Kano on Tuesday.

The new emirates are to serve as second-class emirates, with Kano as first-class emirates.

Yusuf named Emir Alhaji Muhammad Karaye as Emir of Karaye. Until his appointment, Karaye was the District Head of Rogo.

Similarly, Alhaji Muhammad Umar was named Emir of Rano. Until his appointment, Umar was the District Head of Bunkure.

Alhaji Aliyu Gaya was named the Emir of Gaya. He was the emir of the defunct Gaya emirate.

While congratulating the newly appointed emirs, Yusuf enjoined them to be custodians of the culture, peace, and unity of the people in their respective emirates.

Supreme News recalls that Yusuf, on July 16, signed into law three second-class emirates in the state.

Rano covers Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure Local Government Areas (LGAs); Gaya covers Gaya, Ajingi, and Albasu LGAs; and Karaye covers Karaye and Rogo LGAS.

The appointments have immediate effect.