Yusuf Presents Staff Of Office To New Emir Of Kano

Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf, of Kano State on Monday presented Staff of office to Alhaji Muhammad Umar, as Emir of Rano. Speaking after the presentation in Kano town, Yusuf said the state government appreciated the contributions of traditional institutions in promoting peace and stability in the state. The governor urged the second-class Emir to remain a father to all his subjects, without discrimination and to accord priority attention to education. The governor said “I used the opportunity to urge the royal father to lead by example and represent his people with equity and fairness. “The Emir is a man of integrity, I am confident that he will continue to lead the good people of his emirate with exemplary leadership and integrity. “I believe that the emir will live by the tenets of his office and in peace with his people,” he said. In his acceptance speech, the new Emir promised to be just and fair to all people in the emirate. The traditional ruler commended Gov. Yusuf and the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for their efforts in providing meaningful projects and promoting peace in the state. He appealed to the governor to revoke the 5km road project in the area and reassign it to another contractor for speedy execution. He said that the 5km road was crucial to the people of Rano but unfortunately, the contractor handling the project cannot handle it. “We are also faced with water scarcity issue and past governments have made efforts to address it by tapping water from Tiga. “But there is a nearby mountain that can provide and supply Rano and environs with the necessary required water supply. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the event was graced by the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, members of state and National Assembly, traditional rulers and membership of the business community.

Yusuf Presents Staff Of Office To New Emir Of Kano

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