Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday signed the Kano State Emirate Council Establishment Bill 2024 into law, a move expected to preserve the cultural heritage of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the bill was passed by the State House of Assembly.
He explained that the Rano Emirate consists of Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure Local Government Areas.
Yusuf said, “Gaya Emirate consists of Gaya, Albasu and Ajingi Local Government Areas while Karaye Emirate consists of Karaye and Rogo Local Government Areas, respectively.
”They shall have powers to advise the Emir of Kano on matters relating to maintenance of public order and boundary disputes within their areas of jurisdiction.”
Speaking after signing the bill, Yusuf emphasized the importance of the new law in sustaining the rich cultural values and norms of the people of the state.
He said that the law would bridge the gap between the grassroots and the government.
According to the law, the existing Kano Emirate Council, headed by a first-class Emir as Chairman will be supported by the second-class Emirate Councils in Rano, Gaya, and Karaye.
The governor added that the names of the new second class Emirs would be announced later.
The jurisdiction of the second-class emirates will be limited to their respective local government areas.
The Speaker of the house, Jibrin Falgore, reiterated the commitment of the assembly to passing laws that promote the well-being of the people of the state.
This development is expected to have a positive impact on the governance structure of the