Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has signed the new
law backing the creation of four new emirates in the state.
The new law which sought the creation of new emirates and
first-class emirs in Gaya, Rano, Karaye and Bichi, was unanimously passed by
the state lawmakers on Thursday December 5.
Ganduje who insisted that the new emirates will facilitate
active participation of rural dwellers in governance, said the fresh bill was
approved by the state executive council and presented to the lawmakers on
Monday December 2, following the nullification of Kano Emirs Appointment and
Depositions Amendment Laws 2019 by Justice Usman Na’Allah of the state high
court.
“As a law-abiding administration, we came and deliberated
upon that at the State Executive Council. After which we sent the Bill to the State
House of Assembly, seeking for the creation of 4 additional Emirates, namely
Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye,” he said.
He further explained that “After successfully passing the
Bill by the House, here we are, as you are all witnessing the singing of the
Bill into a Law. And our Emirates have come to stay.”
All things concerning the new Emirates were done, according
to the governor “To bring development closer to the people. We need sustainable
socio-economic development for our dear state. We need further improvement in
the security system and well being of our people.”
The new law will give the state five emirates, including the
Kano Emirate headed by Muhammadu Sanusi. The state house of assembly has also
approved Mr Ganduje’s request to appoint 25 special advisers.
