Kano Assembly passes bill to re-establish second-class emirates
New Emir of Kano Muhamadu Sanusi II ( 2nd R) is dressed by the Kingmakers, a traditional role charged with officially dressing the king, during his coronation in Kano, Kano State, February 7, 2015. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde (NIGERIA - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS)
The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill for the creation of three second-class emirates in the state.
The Assembly took the first reading of the bill before embarking on recess.
The Bill titled: “Kano State Emirates Council Establishment Bill, 2024” was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Butu-Butu.
The Speaker, Jibrin Falgore, said during deliberation on the bill identified the proposed emirates as Rano, Gaya and Karaye Emirates.
He noted that the Rano Emirate consists of Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure Local Government Areas.
“Gaya Emirate consists of Gaya, Albasu and Ajingi Local Government Areas while Karaye Emirate consists of Karaye and Rogo Local Government Areas respectively,” he said.
The speaker further said that the Emirs of the three new second class emirates would be answerable to the Emir of Kano.
”They shall have powers to advise the Emir of Kano on matters relating to maintenance of public order and boundary disputes within their areas of jurisdiction,’’ he added.
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