Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of second-class emirs for the Gaya, Karaye, and Rano Emirates.
The Director General of Media and Publicity to the governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Kano.
The newly appointed emirs are Alhaji Muhammad Maharaz Karaye as Emir of Karaye, who was previously the District Head of Rogo, and Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar as Emir of Rano, who was formerly the District Head of Bunkure.
The deposed Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya, has been reinstated to his position. Unlike other deposed emirs, Abdulkadir accepted his fate and expressed willingness to work in any capacity after his deposition.
The governor congratulated the newly appointed emirs and urged them to be custodians of culture, peace, and unity in their respective Emirates.
The statement noted that all appointments are effective immediately.