ASHENEWS reports that the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has approved the appointment of three second-class Emirs of Rano, Gaya and Karaye Emirates.
A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa made available to journalists on Wednesday, the new emirates are to serve as second class Emirs with Kano Emirate as first-class emirate.
The newly appointed Emirs are: Muhammad Mahraz Karaye, as Emir of Karaye (who until his appointment was the District Head of Rogo); Muhammad Isa Umar, as Emir of Rano (who until his appointment, was the District Head of Bunkure); and Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya, as Emir of Gaya (who was the emir of the defunct Gaya emirate).
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While congratulating the newly appointed Emirs, Governor Abba K. Yusuf enjoined them to be custodians of culture, peace and unity of the people in their respective emirates.
ASHENEWS recalls that the Governor, on Tuesday, signed into law a bill by the State House of Assembly, which created the three second-class emirates in the state.
“Gaya Emirate consists of Gaya, Albasu and Ajingi Local Government Areas while Karaye Emirate consists of Karaye and Rogo Local Government Areas, respectively.
“They 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 Governor said.
According to the law, Rano Emirate will cover Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure Local Government areas; Gaya will cover Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu Local Government areas, while Karaye will cover Karaye and Rogo Local Government areas.
The appointments are with immediate effect.
