The Emir of Kano, his Royal Majesty, Aminu Ado Bayero, has been appointed Justice of Peace by the Chief Judge of Kano State, Honourable Justice Nura Sagir Umar. The title was given for his contribution to the state even before he was made an Emir.
He had headed different local governments, became district head and counsellor in Kano State before he ascended to the throne. The Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Sagir Umar and some officials of the court were at the Gidan Rumfa, which is the Emir’s palace, to present the award frame to the traditional ruler. Appreciating the kind gesture, he thanked the legal luminary for the honour and promised to continue to ensure that justice rules in the daily administration of the state.
Bayero ascended the throne in 2020, following the deposition of his nephew, Muhammad Sanusi II by the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Born to the family of Ado Bayero, who was the Emir of Kano for more than five decades. His late father was the longest serving emir in the history of Kano State.
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