The governor of Kaduna State, Mr. Nasir el-Rufai has appointed the deposed emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Chancellor of the Kaduna State University (KASU).
The special adviser to El-Rufai on media and communication, Mr. Muyiwa Adekeye, said in a statement that Sanusi succeeded the chief of Moro’a, Mallam Tagwai Sambo who saved in that capacity since 2005.
He quoted the governor as welcoming with “gratitude the consent of His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi to serve as chancellor of KASU and as vice chairman of the board of Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency (KADIPA).”
“On behalf of the government and people of Kaduna State, Mallam 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.
“His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II replaces the pioneer Chancellor, His Highness Mallam 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 His Highness Mallam Tagwai Sambo for the long years of distinguished service to KASU and the state.
“Mallam 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 His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II continues to support and assist the realisation of the governance objectives of the Kaduna State Government,” said Adekeye in the statement.
It would be recalled that Sanusi who was dethroned by the Kano State government on Monday, February 9 for alleged insubordination and banished to Awe village in Nasarawa State, was yesterday appointed by El-Rufai as vice chairman of KADIPA.
