A day after he appointed him into the board of Kaduna State Investment Promotion Authority, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has named former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II as the new Chancellor of Kaduna State University.

He succeeds the pioneer Chancellor, HRH Tagwai Sambo, the Chief of Moro’a, who was appointed to the role in 2005.

“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,” El-Rufai’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye said in a statement. And he added:

“In public life, His Highness has demonstrated a strong commitment to education.

“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 levels.

“This appointment of the new chancellor comes at an exciting moment for KASU which is transiting to a multi campus structure with presence across the state.

“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.”

Kano State Government on Monday removed Sanusi as Emir of  Kano after six years on the throne for his alleged “total disrespect to lawful instructions from the office of the governor and other lawful authorities.”

Kano State Government shortly afterwards announced Aminu Ado Bayero as the new Emir of Kano and Governor Abdullahi Ganduje immediately presented him with the staff of office.