Emir of Dutse, Muhammad Sanusi dies at 78

By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse

The emir of Dutse, in JIgawa state Alhaji Dr Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi is dead.

He died at an Abuja hospital at the age of 78 after a brief illines.

The Commissioner for Special Duties, Jigawa State, Alhaji Auwal Danladi Sankara confirmed the sad news on Tuesday
Special Adviser, Media and Public Relations To Jigawa state governor, Habibu Nuhu Kila said, the funeral for the deceased will take place at the Dutse Emirate Palace, tomorrow (Wednesday).

Born in 1945 at Yargaba village in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State, Late Dr Sanusi attended Dutse Elementary School from 1952 to 1956.
After his post primary education, he obtained a National Certificate in Education (NCE) from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and later a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts in International Business from Ohio University, United States of America. He further obtained a Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Project Planning and Analysis from Bradford University, United Kingdom.

The late emir was awarded an honorary PhD in Management by the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. He acquired substantial experience in agricultural consultancy and industrial and commercial management after working for several years.

The late emir had travelled widely to European countries, including Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Australia, Switzerland and France. He also visited many Latin American countries including Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, British Columbia, Argentina, Peru and Cuba.

Late Sanusi has also visited many Asian countries which include Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Philippines and Nepal; and many countries in the Middle East.