About HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS MUHAMMADU SANUSI II

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Muhammad Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, was born on July 31, 1961, in Kano, Nigeria, to a ruling-class Fulani family of the Sullubawa clan. His father, Aminu Sanusi, was a prince and diplomat who served as ambassador to Belgium, China, and Canada. Sanusi grew up in the palace of his great-uncle, Ado Bayero, who reigned for over five decades. Early Education

Attended St. Annes Primary School, a Catholic boarding school in Kaduna

Proceeded to King’s College, Lagos, from 1973 to 1977

Earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University in 1981

Completed a master’s degree in Economics from the same university

Career

Began his banking career at Icon Limited (a subsidiary of Barings Bank and Morgan Guaranty Trust) in 1985

Joined United Bank for Africa, running its credit and risk management division

Became General Manager at United Bank for Africa

Moved to First Bank in 2005 and was appointed Group Managing Director in 2009

Served in various capacities, including as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2009 to 2014

Reign as Emir of Kano

Became the 14th Emir of Kano on June 8, 2014, succeeding his great-uncle Ado Bayero

Deposed in 2020 by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and reinstated on May 23, 2024, by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

Currently serves as the Emir of Kano and Khalifa of the Tijaniyyah Sufi order in Nigeria

Notable Achievements

Successfully defended his PhD thesis at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London in August 2024

Advocated for cultural reform in northern Nigeria during his reign

Implemented various development projects, including the construction of a 40,000-book library and the promotion of tourism to heritage sites

Emphasized the importance of education, maternal health, and human empowerment, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Muhammadu Sanusi I.