Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of three second-class Emirs for Rano, Gaya and Karaye emirates.
This is contained in a statement issued by Mr. Sanusi Tofa, the spokesperson to the governor and made available to newsmen in Kano on Tuesday.
The new emirates are to serve as second, with Kano as first-class emirate.
Yusuf named Alhaji Muhammad Karaye as Emir of Karaye. Until his appointment, Karaye was the District Head of Rogo.
Similarly, Alhaji Muhammad Umar was named Emir of Rano. Until his appointment, Umar was the District Head of Bunkure.
Alhaji Aliyu Gaya was named as Emir of Gaya. He was the emir of the defunct Gaya emirate.
While congratulating the newly appointed emirs, Yusuf enjoined them to be custodians of culture, peace and unity of the people in their respective emirates.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Yusuf on July 16 signed into law three second-class emirates in the state.
Rano covers Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure Local Government Areas (LGAs); Gaya covers Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu LGAs; while Karaye covers Karaye and Rogo LGAS.
The appointments are with immediate effect.( NAN)
