The secretary to the Jigawa State Government, Abdulkadir Fanini, on Sunday presented the letter of appointment to the new emir in Dutse, Hammem Sanusi.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the new emir succeeded his father, Nuhu Sunusi II, who died on January 31 at the age of 79, after 28 years on the throne.
Gov. Muhammad Badaru had earlier approved the appointment of eldest son of the late emir, following the unanimous selection by the kingmakers of Dutse emirate.
The governor urged the new emir to discharge his duties in the best interest of his people, without preference and unite them for the progress of the area.
Until his appointment, the new emir, who was born in 1979, held the title of Dan Iyan Dutse.
“On behalf of the Jigawa State Government, His Excellency, Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has congratulated HRH Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Sanusi on his appointment and wished him a successful and peaceful reign as Emir of Dutse,” the secretary to the state government said.
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.
Mr Sanusi, who promised to operate an open door policy, called for the support and cooperation of everyone in the emirate.
