Kano Emir Reshuffles Cabinet

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has reshuffled his cabinet, raising the ranks of some chiefs who have shown commitment in the discharge of their duties.

He also appointed new chiefs to render services to the emirate and people.

A statement signed by the chief press secretary to emirate council, Abubakar Balarabe Kofar Naisa, said: “Among the chiefs who have been elevated are the emir of the domestic cavalry, Alhaji Ahmad Ado Bayero to Dan Iyan Kano and the Turkaki of Kano Alhaji Lamido Sunusi Bayero to the emir of the domestic cavalry.”

The statement made available to Leadership further stated: “Tafidan of Kano, Alhaji Mahmoud Ado Bayero becomes the Turkin  Kano while Dan Galadiman of Kano, Alhaji Haruna Rasheed Sunusi was elevated to Tafidan of Kano, and Alhaji Kabiru Tijjani Hashim Dan  Isan Kano becomes Dan Galadiman of Kano.

“The others are the Dan Lawan of Kano, Alhaji Bashir Ado Bayero, who becomes the Lawan of Kano, Alhaji Yahaya Inuwa Abbas, Dan Majen Kano, becomes the Lawan of Kano.”

According to the statement, the emir also appointed Alhaji Ahmad Kabiru Bayero as Barde Kerarriya and Alhaji Abdulkadir Mahmoud as Magajin Rafin Kano.

Speaking after their appointments, Emir Aminu Ado Bayero said the royalties were given to them because on merit and service to the community.

He urged them to be good ambassadors of the Kano Emirate wherever they find themselves, and always engage  in activities designed to move the emirate forward.