Amosun hails Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, has congratulated the new Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

Amosun hailed the choice of the foremost banker and erstwhile governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), who he said would bring his wealth of experience to bear in the appointment.

In a press release signed by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, SSA, Mrs Olufunmilayo Wakama, Amosun urged the Emir elect to follow in the footsteps of the predecessor, by bringing further development to the Emirate and the State as a whole.

“As an accomplished technocrat, I believe the new Emir will use his influence to foster peace and attract more development to the emirate and indeed the State”, the governor said.

Amosun expressed happiness at the choice of the new Emir and prayed Almighty Allah to grant him the wisdom and understanding to discharge the functions of the exalted and revered office.