Sanusi Crowned as Emir Of Kano

The immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido, was officially crowned on Saturday as the 14th Emir of Kano at the Government House in Kano. It was a very colourful ceremony that attracted traditional rulers from within and outside the country including the Sultan of Sokoto, Oba of Lagos and the Emir of Damagaram in Niger Republic.



Also present at the coronation were former Heads of State, General Yakubu Gowon and General Muhammadu Buhari, Governors of Niger, Zamfara, Yobe, and many others.

Muhammadu Sanusi II ascended the throne following the death of his predecessor Alhaji Ado Bayero in June 2014.

He was sworn in by the Chief Imam of the Kano Central, Professor Sani Zaharadden, after which he was presented with the staff of office by the Governor of Kano State. The new king promised to rule in accordance with the tradition and serve the emirate with the fear of God.

“I thank everyone for attending this occasion, especially the governor for selecting me. I assure you that i will lead you in accordance with Islamic teachings and with the fear of God irrespective of your tribe or religion.”