48 Hours after sack, Kaduna Governor appoints deposed Kano Emir as University Chancellor
The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday put smiles on the face of the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, announcing him as the Chancellor of the Kaduna State University (KASU),and with the appointment he(Sanusi) succeeds the pioneer Chancellor, Tagwai Sambo, who was appointed in 2005.
Penpushing reports that, the Kaduna Government in a statement by Special Adviser to Governor El-Rufai on Media and Communication Muyiwa Adekeye, said the appointment was based on the track records of Sanusi who has demonstrated a strong commitment to education
“On behalf of the government and people of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai is delighted to appoint His Highness, Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Chancellor of the Kaduna State University. In public life, His Highness has demonstrated a strong commitment to education’, the statement reads.
“The Kaduna State Government has no doubt that as Chancellor, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi, would provide symbolic and substantive leadership in raising the profile of KASU as an emerging centre of learning on the national and global level. This appointment of the new chancellor comes at an exciting moment for KASU which is transiting to a multicampus structure with presence across the state’,Adekeye wrote.
“HH Muhammadu Sanusi II replaces the pioneer Chancellor, HH Malam Tagwai Sambo, the Chief of Moro’a, who has served in that role since 2005. Governor El-Rufai has conveyed the profound appreciation of the government to HH Malam Tagwai Sambo for the long years of distinguished service to KASU and the state.
“Malam Nasir El-Rufai welcomes with gratitude the consent of His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi to serve as Chancellor of KASU and as Vice-Chairman of the board of KADIPA.The Kaduna State Government is grateful that HH Muhammadu Sanusi II continues to support and assist the realisation of the governance objectives of the Kaduna State Government.”
Penpushing further reports that, Governor El-Rufai had earlier on Tuesday appointed Sanusi Deputy Chair of its investment promotion agency, KADIPA
