Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has named dethroned
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II as Chancellor of Kaduna State University,
KASU.
Sanusi succeeds the pioneer Chancellor, His Highness, Malam
Tagwai Sambo, the Chief of Moro’a, who was appointed to the role in 2005.
A statement from Sir Kashim Ibrahim House announced the new
appointment.
“On behalf of the government and people of Kaduna State,
Malam Nasir El-Rufai is delighted to appoint His Highness, Muhammadu Sanusi II
as the Chancellor of the Kaduna State University. In public life, His Highness
has demonstrated a strong commitment to education.
“The Kaduna State Government has no doubt that as
Chancellor, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi, would provide symbolic and
substantive leadership in raising the profile of KASU as an emerging centre of
learning on the national and global level.
“This appointment of the new chancellor comes at an exciting
moment for KASU which is transiting to a multi-campus structure with presence
across the state,” a statement issued by Muyiwa Adekeye, Special Adviser to the
Governor (Media & Communication), said.
According to the statement, “Muhammadu Sanusi II replaces
the pioneer Chancellor, HH Malam Tagwai Sambo, the Chief of Moro’a, who has
served in that role since 2005. Governor El-Rufai has conveyed the profound
appreciation of the government to HH Malam Tagwai Sambo for the long years of
distinguished service to KASU and the state.
“Malam Nasir El-Rufai welcomes with gratitude the consent of
His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi to serve as Chancellor of KASU and as
Vice-Chairman of the board of KADIPA.
“The Kaduna State Government is grateful that HH Muhammadu
Sanusi II continues to support and assist the realisation of the governance
objectives of the Kaduna State Government.”
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