The Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris has approved the appointment of Alhaji Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami as the new Emir of Zuru.
The letter of appointment was on Thursday presented to the new Emir in Zuru by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsin-Mari on behalf of the state government.
He announced that the new appointment was based on the recommendation of the election committee.
The Commissioner said out of the three candidates that applied for the position and were screened by the Zuru Emirate Emir-ship election committee, 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 His Royal Highness, late Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Sami Gomo II, who passed away on August. 16, 2025 at a London hospital.
Dutsin-Mari thanked the Kebbi State Governor for approving the appointment of the new Emir and urged the new royal father to justify the confidence reposed in him.
A statement by Malam Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor said the Commissioner advised the new monarch to discharge his responsibilities diligently with the fear of God Almighty.
Kebbi govt appoints Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami as new Emir of Zuru
