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Jigawa governor appoints new Emir of Dutse
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse
The JIgawa state governor, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has approved the appointment of Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Sunusi as the new Emir of Dutse after the death of his father last week.
Presenting the letter of appointment to the new Emir Sunday evening, the Secretary to the JIgawa state government, Alhaji Abdulkadir Adamu indicated that the governor’s approval followed the recommendation by the Dutse emirate kingmakers.
Alhaji Fanini urged the new emir to unite and carry forward all members of the families and relations in respective of age or status.
The governor maintained that “The new Emir has the best role model in his late father, and we want him to copy the exemplary leadership style and qualities he lived by”.
“On behalf of the Jigawa State Government, His Excellency Gov. Muhammad Badaru Abubukar has congratulated HRH Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Sanusi on your appointment and wished you a successful and peaceful reign as Emir of Dutse”.
The governor urged the new emir to discharge his duties in the best interest of his people without preference by uniting the people for the progress of the area.
The new Emir succeeded his father, Dr Muhammad Nuhu Sunusi who died at the age of 79 on Jan. 31st, after 28 years on the throne.
Alhaji Sunusi until his appointment was Dan’iya of Dutse and member of the emirate council.
Responding, the new emir who expressed gratitude to the governor for finding him worthy of the position, promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.
Sunusi promised to operate an open door policy, as he called for the support and cooperation of everyone in the emirate