May 14, 2026

Kano Assembly passes bill for creation of four new emirates

By Muhammad A. Aliyu

The Kano State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the controversial Kano Emirates Council Bill 2019 for the creation of four new emirates in the state.

Okay.ng understands that the bill sent by the Governor Abdullahi Ganduje was read for the third time on Thursday morning and passed into law with very little alteration.

The only amendment to the bill is in Section 12, which the legislators inserted a proviso that the governor must seek their approval before grading the emirs first, second and third class.

More details in a bit!

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