Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday assented to the Kano State Emirates Council Bill 2024 which was passed by the state assembly earlier in the morning.
The signing of the Bill into law allows the establishment of three second-class emirates within the state.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Tofa on Tuesday.
Tofa said, “This development underscores our unwavering commitment to preserving our traditional institutions and cultural heritage, recognising them as essential pillars of peace and heritage conservation.”
Yusuf also urged the newly established emirates to diligently serve humanity, saying that the state government would reveal the names of the new emirs soon.
Earlier today, the Kano State House of Assembly endorsed the Kano State Emirates Council Establishment Bill 2024, setting the stage for the creation of three additional second-class emirates.
Championed by Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Bututu, the bill aims to elevate Kano’s status to that of a first-class emirate, with Rano, Gaya, and Karaye identified as second-class emirates.
As stipulated in the bill, the newly established Rano emirate will encompass Rano, Bunkure, and Kibiya local government areas.
The Gaya emirate will include Gaya, Albasu, and Ajingi local government areas, while the Karaye emirate will cover Karaye and Rogo local government areas.
The second-class emirs of these emirates will be answerable to the Emir of Kano.
They will possess the authority to counsel the Emir on matters concerning public order, territorial disputes, communal conflicts, and religious affairs within their respective domains.