The Kano state Governor Abba Yusuf has assented into law the new Kano state Emirate Law 2024 establishing there new second class Emirates in the state.
The governor while thanking the state assembly for answering the yearnings of the people on Tuesday also appreciated their ability to live up to their constitutional responsibility.
The three new Emirates Councils include Gaya Emirate made up of Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu local governments: Rano Emirate made up of Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure local government: Karaye Emirate, made up of Karaye and Rogo local governments.
“The Kano State House of Assembly has achieved another significant constitutional responsibility by passing a Bill for the establishment of the three second class Emirates in the state.
“This significant milestone marks a new significant in our continued effort to conserve and preserve the cultural heritage and traditional institutions that are important for the unity of our beloved state.
“Let me say that the establishment of the three second class Emirates, Gaya Emirate, comprising Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu local governments, Rano Emirate comprising of Rano Kibiya and Bunkure local governments and the Karaye Emirate, comprising of Karaye and Rogo, is a testament to our commitment to recognize our traditional leadership that have played a pivotal role in the administration and development of our community.
“Our administration recognizes the importance of traditional institutions in maintaining peace and development” the governor states.
The Bill was presented to the state governor by the Speaker of State House of Assembly, Jibril Falgori at the Council Chamber of Government House, Kano.
The Speaker thanked the state governor for cooperating with the state Assembly while promising to continue with the synergy.
“Your Excellency, this Bill, Kano state Emirate Council Law 2024, 1446 AH, s already marked and we are here to get it assented.
“Your Excellency, if this Bill is signed to law it will improve the economy of those Emirates. Not only improve the economy, it will also bring people closer to the government” the Speaker said.
The newly appointed second class Emirs to rule the Emirates will soon be announced to the public, the governor stated.