KANO state governor,Abba Yusuf , has signed into law, the Kano State Emirate Council Establishment Bill 2024,which created three second class emirs in the state
However, the new law had paved way for creation of three second-class emirates in Gaya, Rano and Karaye.
It was be recalled that the bill was passed by the state House of Assembly on Tuesday.
While speaking after signing the bill into law at the government house on Tuesday, Mr Yusuf said;
“The state House of Assembly has discharged yet another constitutional duty by passing the new law to pave way for the creation of three second class emirates in the state.
According to him,”The creation of these emirates would indeed revive the cultural heritage and development in the areas and by extension, in the state.
Gov.Yusuf therefore added that
“The government believes in the major role of traditional institutions in fostering peace and development,
He Commended the Speaker , Kano state House of Assembly, Isma’il Falgore for responding to the yearning and aspirations of the people of the state.
The governor tasked the emirates to foster peace and development in their respective emirates.
He said the government would soon announce the emirs appointed to the newly-created emirates soon.
The newly-created emirates Are as follows:Gaya Emirate :Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu ,while Rano Emirate are
Rabo, Kibiya and Bunkure and
Karaye Emirate are Karaye and Rogo.
The Speaker, in his remarks earlier, said “it is for the overall development of Kano state. It will bring people closer to the government. It would foster even development in the areas,”
