By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that the eldest son of the late Emir of Dutse, in Jigawa State Hameem Nuhu Sanusi has been appointed to take his father’s place.
Hameem’s appointment follows the death of his father, Nuhu Sanusi last week in Abuja after a brief illness.
The Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Sankara made this known in a statement issued on Sunday.
Sankara said that the Emir was selected based on a unanimous selection by the seven kingmakers in the emirate.
The statement read “Jigawa State Governor, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, has approved the appointment of Muhammad Hameem Nuhu Sanusi as the new Emir of Dutse.
“The appointment followed the unanimous selection of Hameem by seven kingmakers among three contenders for the royal seat.“
The selection was then approved by the Jigawa State Council of Chiefs and subsequently, by the Governor himself, taking effect from February 5th, 2023” .
ASHENEWS earlier reported that the Emir of Dutse Dr. Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi died on Tuesday at the age of 78.
