Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, his counterparts in Ogun, Senator cand Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara, have hailed the emergence of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, , as the new Emir of Kano.
Governor Fashola wished the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor long and fruitful reign as he assumed office as the 57th Emir and hoped that his emergence would further cement the long standing bond between the people of Kano and their brothers and sisters in Lagos and across the country with whom, he said, they have been living in peace and harmonious relationship.
Fashola noted that the election was a deserving feat for the former CBN helmsman who has endeared himself to the Nigerian public for his brilliance, courage, professionalism and tact, saying his tenure as CBN boss was very eventful and quite useful to moving the country forward.
Praying that the reign of the new Emir would bring lasting peace and progress to the country, the Governor wished him long life and congratulated the people of the ancient City, the Governor and the government of Kano and Nigerians generally for making the right choice.
The new Emir’s tenure as CBN Governor officially ended two days before the former Emir, Alhaji (Dr.) Ado Bayero passed on after 50 years on the throne. His assumption of the throne is, in a way, “keeping a date with destiny” because he has, for a long time, wished it as his next assignment after leaving the CBN job
Governor Ibikunle Amosun, also hailed the choice of the foremost banker and erstwhile governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), who he said would bring his wealth of experience to bear in the appointment.
In a press release signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Olufunmilayo Wakama, Amosun urged the Emir Elect to follow in the footsteps of the predecessor by bringing further development to the Emirate and the State as a whole.
“As an accomplished technocrat, I believe the new Emir will use his influence to foster peace and attract more development to the emirate and indeed the State,” the governor said.
He expressed happiness at the choice of the new Emir and prayed Almighty Allah to grant him the wisdom and understanding to discharge the functions of the exalted office.
In the same vein, Governor Ahmed in a congratulatory message said the emergence of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria as the new Emir of Kano was a positive development for the traditional institution in Nigeria.
Governor Ahmed was optimistic that the new Emir will bring his wealth of experience to bear in sustaining the eminence of Kano in Commerce and other sectors in Nigeria and West Africa.
He prayed Allah to give the new Emir long life and good health in his new position, Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba stated.
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