Alhaji Sanusi Mika’ilu-Sami
has been appointed as the new Emir of Zuru, ROYAL NEWS has gathered.
Alhaji Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
Idris quoted the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar-Dutsin-Mari as making the appointment public while presenting the letter to the new emir on Thursday in Zuru.
New Emir of Zuru Sanusi Mikailu Sami
The commissioner said the appointment was based on the recommendation of the election committee.
According to him, out of the three candidates that applied for the position and screened by the Zuru Emirate Emir-ship Election Committee, Alhaji Sanusi Mika’ilu-Sami got the highest votes to clinch the throne.
He said the appointment of the new emir was due to the demise of the late Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sani-Sami Gomo II, who passed away on Aug. 16, 2025 at a London hospital.
Dutsin-Mari thanked Idris for approving the appointment of the new emir and urged the new royal father to justify the confidence reposed in him.
He advised the new traditional ruler to discharge his responsibilities diligently with the fear of God Almighty. (NAN)
