Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has presented the staff of office to the four new emirs of Kano emirate.
Spokesman of the governor, Abba Anwar, said in a statement on Monday that Ganduje presented the staff to the emir of Bichi, Aminu Ado-Bayero, eldest son of the late emir of Kano.
He said the staff office was also presented to Ibrahim Abubakar II, emir of Karaye; Tafida Abubakar-Ila, emir of Rano, and Ibrahim Abdulkadir, emir of Gaya.
The presentation comes amidst a court order stating the maintenance of status quo between all parties.
“This staff of office represents dedication and commitment to serve your subjects in the areas of security, health care delivery system, education and environment among others,” Ganduje said.
“We, as a government, are always ready to work with you hand in hand for the growth and development of our state in particular and the nation in general.
“You should place greater priority on education, health and the security of your domains. As a government, we will always respond positively to your people-oriented yearnings and aspirations.
“As leaders who are closer to your subjects, you should join hand with government and other security agencies to make sure that security is not only improved but maintained.”
Emir Muhammad Sanusi II, now left to control 10 out of 44 local government areas, returned to the country on Sunday from an overseas trip.
He refused to make any comment on the matter.
