The Emir of Rano in Kano State, Alhaji Muhammadu Isah Umaru (Autan Bawo), has conferred the title of Durbin Rano on Senator U.K. Umar.
In a letter announcing the appointment, Malam Isyaku Wada, the Acting Secretary of the Rano Emirate Council, confirmed the Emirate Council’s decision.
“His Royal Highness, the Emir of Rano, Ambassador (Dr.) Alhaji Muhammadu Isah Umar (Autan Bawo No. 19), with the consent of the Rano Emirate Council members, confers on you the title of Durbin Rano and appoints you as a member of the Emirate Council. This honor acknowledges your contributions to national service and efforts in promoting peace,” the letter stated.
Senator U.K. Umar, a figure in Kano’s political sphere, served in the Nigeria Immigration Service for 30 years, reaching the position of Acting Comptroller General before retiring in 2000.
He later served as a Senator representing Kano South under the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) from 2003.
The turbaning ceremony will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Rano Palace.