The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a landmark bill, creating three additional second-class emirates in the state.
The Kano State Emirates Council Establishment Bill 2024, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Muhammad Bello Bututu, aims to restructure the emirate system, designating Kano as a first-class emirate and establishing Rano, Gaya, and Karaye as second-class emirates.
The bill, which received its third reading on Tuesday, outlines the jurisdiction and responsibilities of the new emirates, with the second-class emirs reporting to the Emir of Kano.
The governor’s approval will be required for all appointments and activities of both first-class and second-class emirs.
Lawmakers, including Ibrahim Muhammadu of the NNPP, have expressed support for the bill, acknowledging the historical significance of the Kano emirate.
The bill’s passage marks a significant development in Kano’s governance structure, pending the governor’s assent to become law.
