Kebbi Gov. Approves Appointment of Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami as new Emir of Zuru Emirate
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade, Dr Nasir Idris has approved the appointment of Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami as the new Emir of Zuru.
Presenting the letter to the new Emir on Thursday in Zuru, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Garba Umar Dutsin-Mari stated that the appointment was based on the recommendation of the election committee.
According to him, Alhaji Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami emerged as the new Emir of Zuru after securing the highest votes from the Emirate Emir-ship election committee, which screened three candidates for the position.
The Commissioner highlighted that the appointment of the new Emir was due to the demise of His Royal Highness, late Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Sami Gomo II, who passed away on Aug. 16, 2025, at a London hospital.
According to a statement by Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Dutsin-Mari thanked the Governor for approving the appointment and urged the royal father to justify the confidence reposed in him.
He advised the new Monarch to discharge his responsibilities diligently with the fear of God Almighty.
