EMIR OF KANO MUHAMMAD SANUSI II: EMERGENCE OF A HEROIC LEADER.

November 19, 2015

From Danjuma Katsina.

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Some years back Babangida, a domectic servant of Late MDyusufu come to our family house in Katsina with an instruction from MDyusufu that, I should travel to Lagos to meet him but I must call him to confirm through the number he give me confirmed that, I should immediately fly to Lagos through Kano.

I became very anxious, as at that time I had never travelled by air. When we landed in lagos I met a driver waiting to pick me at the airport. On reaching MDyusufu’s Residence, I met him with the Late Chiroman Kano the father of the present Emir of Kano.

We know each other with the Late Chiroma, because whenever MDyusufu came to Kaduna, we used to meet him in the house of the late Chiroma where we used to stay for a long time, and sometimes even spent the night there. That was the reason why even in Kano, I used to lodge at the Chiroma’s house in Gandu Quarters whenever I happened to be there. I also used to meet the late Chiroma in the house of the Late Emir of kano Muhammadu Sanusi I in Wudil whenever Malam MDyusufu sent me to the late Emir. The level of my intimacy with the Late Chiroma was very much like that of a Grandfather. Therefore, when I met the duo of Late MDyusufu and Late Chiroma, no formal introduction was needed between us, all I was told was that I was called to Lagos to receive an important massage which had direct linkage with the then Alhaji Sanusi Lamiso Sanusi, who now become the Emir of Kano H.R.H Muhammad Sanusi II.

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My intimate relationship with these two great personalities in the life of his Royal Highness the Present Emir of Kano offered me with the rare opportunity of Knowing so many wonderful and impressive things about his life. His nature and philosophy of life combined to suggest that he will become a leader that will immensely benefit his people and the Nation. Although as it became apparent many people may likely fail to understand the wisdom in his speeches and actions. Such wonderful indicators that pointed to the fact that he was steadily marching towards greatness are too numerous to mention, but I can mention a few that were recently reported by the Media.

It is on record that the Emir at one time when he was a very Senior Executive in the banking sector enjoying all that went with it decided to put aside the luxury and comfort of his executive position and went Sudan to further his Islamic Knowledge with emphasis on the Quran. He felt comfortable and at home with other Students. His school mates in Sudan explained that he led a simple life without displaying any sign of royalty.

On completing his course and subsequent return to his banking job, he wrote an article criticizing kwankwaso’s style of leadership during his regimes first tenure despite the fact that the state Government at that time had huge investments in the Bank he was working. That criticism generated a lot of media comments across the nation, and the Kano State Government event threatened to close its Accounts with the Bank. The Bank however stood firmly behind him and supported his views. As Allah willed it, Governor Rabi’u Musa kwankwaso came back to power some years thereafter, and it was during his second coming that the famous Sanusi Lamido Sanusi became the new Emir of Kano and the name Muhammad Sanusi II.

It is an record that when he was heading the First Bank of Nigeria, he brought some progressive changes and ideas that puzzled even Directors and top management of the Bank. After successfully convincing them about the efficacy of his proposals and eventual implementation of the plans, the Bank became stronger, more organized and much more popular in sector. Those achievements were among those considered in appointing him as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

A similar situation arose when he was the Governor of the central Bank. He implored some drastic measures that brought about the much needed changes that shock the Banking Industry. Many chief executives in the Banking sector become jittery fearing that their exploitation will be exposed. He collaborated with the EFCC Chairman of that time Farida Waziri in preventing the collapse of the Nation’s economy especially through re-organising the commercial Banking Segment. The economic atmosphere became heated, and the news at the time mostly focused on CBN, EFCC, and the Commercial Banks.

He was turbaned as the Dan-Maje of Kano on 8th July,2015 When he was Still the Governor of Central bank. Many people thought that it will be easier for him to become the next Emir of Kano when holding that exalted position of Governor central Bank and closer to the Government. He parted ways with the Government he was serving when he exposed high level corruption and embezzlement that he felt he can’t keep quite no matter what will happen. An attempt was made to make him compromise his position on the matter but he remained adamant. He was eventually sacked. That made him goes to court. His detractors thought that his fame had finally come to an end.

There was a time he intended to go Saudi Arabia for lesser Hajj. He was cleared and permitted to travel for the purpose. He was already at the airport for the trip when the Federal Government of the day cancelled the trip and snatched away his passport. The Media exploded with the breaking news.

Few days thereafter, the former Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero Dead (May his Soul Rest in Peace). The Dan-Maje, Alh Sanusi Lamido Sanusi quickly joined the race for the Emir ship as one of the deserving princes. Had it been that he was out of the country at the time they would have prevented him from returning back to contest. So it was indeed a blessing in disguise when he was prevented from going out for the lesser hajj.

A lot had happened during the contest for the throne. There were attempts to sabotage his candidature. He surrendered to the will of God. He eventually emerged victorious. As destined by Allah, he succeeded the Late Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayaro (May his Soul rest in peace).

After his ascension to the throne were a lot of insinuations hypocrisy and evil plans from certain quarters to cause confusion and chaos, but Allah prevented that. The perpetrators then resorted to saying that when the Government of the day returns to power, they may remove him. As Allah willed it, it was the Government of the day left the scene.

From the time he was turbaned as the new Emir of Kano many things happened that showed the type of person the new Emir is one of such happenings was when he offered to lead Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia at no cost, in order to help Nigeria reduce the expenses incurred annually on Federal Government delegation to the Holy Land. He performed creditable well with exemplary leadership to the extent that Saudi Arabia truly felt the presence of an enlightened dedicated and committed leadership.

His Highness the Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II as a philanthropist who support and assists may welfare organizations all over the Nation including the Katsina Vocational Training Centre which was established by Malam MDyusufu. It was Malam MDyusufu who before his death requested the Emir to be the Chairman of the Centre which he generously accepted. The centre has over the years trained many youths on various Vocational Skills and Empowered them to be self reliant.

The name of His Highness the Emir of Kano Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II (May Allah bless and Prolong his life) has became a household name. most of people have heard about him, and more will continue to hear about him. He is like Golden fish that cannot hide. Indeed the more gold is rubbed the brighter it becomes. Whoever knows the personality of the Emir know him to be honest and frank. He always speaks what he believes to be true no matter what that will cause him. Long Live Your highness, Muhammad Sanusi II Emir of Kano, and Chairman Katsina Vocational Training centre.

Muhammad Danjuma Katsina

Is a journalist, Secretary MDyusufu Research and Documentation Centre, Projects

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