The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has instructed all four emirates to commence preparations for the Sallah Durbar Celebration to ensure that citizens and visitors enjoy the festive period.
The governor also revealed that the Kano State Emirate Council will be inaugurated in April this year to enable it to function effectively.
This directive was contained in a statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the governor gave the directive during a Ramadan breakfast meeting with the Emirs held at the Ante Chamber, Government House, Kano, on Tuesday.
“Governor Yusuf emphasized that the people of the state eagerly anticipate the tradition of wearing new clothes on Sallah Day, lining the streets to witness their Emirs on horseback, and exchanging greetings.
“My administration will not relent and will not allow any adversaries to deprive citizens of this cherished right,” Yusuf was quoted as saying.
He assured the public that all security agencies in the state would be engaged to provide adequate protection for the people during the celebration.
Yusuf further revealed that the council’s guidelines, ethics, and other crucial components will be communicated on the day of the inauguration.
He commended the Emirs for the maturity and positive relationship they have demonstrated since their appointments, noting that this marks the first time in the state’s history that there is such absolute respect among the Emirs, particularly in terms of hierarchy.
In response, the Chairman of the Kano Emirate Council, Muhammadu Sanusi II, affirmed that the relationship between him and the second-class Emirs is exceptionally cordial.
He appealed to the governor to leverage traditional institutions to effectively disseminate policies and programmes to the grassroots, ensuring seamless and efficient implementation.
On their part, the Emir of Karaye, Muhammad Muhammad Maharaz; the Emir of Rano, Amb. Muhammad Isa Umaru; and the Emir of Gaya, Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, on behalf of their people, expressed gratitude to Governor Yusuf for the provision of fertilizer and infrastructural development in the areas of education, health, and road networks within their respective domains
