The Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the appointment of three second class Emirs for Rano, Gaya and Karaye Emirates.
The newly appointed Emirs for these Emirates are Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz Karaye, as Emir of Karaye who’s until his appointment was the District Head of Rogo.
Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar, is now the Emir of Rano who’s until his appointment, was the District Head of Bunkure while, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya, is the Emir of Gaya who’s until now was the emir of the defunct Gaya emirate.
A press statement by Governor’s spokesperson Mr. Sanusi Bature said, the new emirates are to serve as second with Kano as first class emirate.
While congratulating the newly appointed Emirs, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf enjoined them to be custodians of culture, peace and unity of the people in thier respective emirates.
Recall that, the Governor had signed into law three second class emirates in the state with Rano covering only Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure Local Government areas.
Gaya is covering only Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu Local Government areas while Karaye covers only Karaye and Rogo Local Government areas.
The Governor’s spokesperson said, the appointments are with immediate effect.