By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Three new emirates to be overseen by Second Class Emirs have been created in Kano state as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Tuesday, assented to the Kano State Emirates Council Bill 2024, which was passed by the state House of Assembly earlier on Tuesday.
Governor Yusuf’s signature gave credence to the creation of Gaya, Rano, and Karaye as Second Class Emirates within Kano state.
Governor Yusuf signed the bill into law at 5:26 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Council chamber, Government House, Kano.
He said: “This development underscores our unwavering commitment to preserving our traditional institutions and cultural heritage, recognizing them as essential pillars of peace and heritage conservation.”
He further tasked the newly established emirates to diligently serve humanity, as the state government to reveal the names of the new emirs soon.
Our Correspondent reports that the Kano State House of Assembly had earlier on Tuesday, endorsed the Kano State Emirates Council Establishment Bill 2024, setting the stage for the creation of three additional second-class emirates.
The bill was sponsored by Deputy Speaker Muhammad Bello 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.
During a session presided over by Speaker Rt. House Jibrin Ismail Falgore on Tuesday, the bill underwent its third reading. The session began at 10:10 a.m. and concluded at 11:06 a.m.
According to the new law, 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.