The Kaduna State Government has named Muhammadu Sanusi II, the deposed Emir of Kano, as the Chancellor of the Kaduna State University (KASU), barely 24 hours after he was made the Vice Chairman of Kaduna State Investment and Promotion Agency (KADIPA).
The new appointment was contained in a statement signed by Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Communication, on Wednesday in Kaduna.
He said that Sanusi II succeeds the pioneer Chancellor, His Highness, Malam Tagwai Sambo, the Chief of Moro’a, who was appointed to the role in 2005.
“In public life, His Highness has demonstrated a strong commitment to education,’’ he said.
Adekeye further said that “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.’’
The Special Adviser pointed out that the “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.’’
The statement further said that Gov. El-Rufai has conveyed the profound appreciation of the government to HRH Malam Tagwai Sambo, for the long years of distinguished service to KASU and the state.
According to the statement, “Nasir El-Rufai welcomes with gratitude the consent of Muhammadu Sanusi to serve as Chancellor of KASU and as Vice-Chairman of the board of KADIPA.
“The Kaduna State Government is grateful that Muhammadu Sanusi II qcontinues to support and assist the realisation of the governance objectives of the Kaduna State Government,’’ it added.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Kano State Government had on Tuesday, March 9, dethroned Sanusi for alleged “outright disregard for the state government and Kano Emirate’s traditional norms.”
