By Umar Faruk
Zuru, Kebbi State, Nigeria - August 28, 2025(Series News Online)
The Kebbi State Government has appointed Sanusi Mika'ilu Sami as the new Emir of Zuru, following the demise of the late Emir, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Sami Gomo II, who passed away on August 16, 2025, at a London hospital.
The appointment was announced by the Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Garba Umar Dutsin-Mari, during a ceremony held at the palace in Zuru. Dutsin-Mari said the appointment was based on the recommendation of the election committee, which screened three candidates for the position.
"Out of the three candidates that applied for the position and screened by the Zuru Emirate Emir-ship election committee, Alhaji Sanusi Mika'ilu Sami got the highest votes to clinch the throne," the Commissioner stated.
Dutsin-Mari congratulated the new Emir on his appointment and urged him to justify the confidence reposed in him. "I advise the new monarch to discharge his responsibilities diligently with the fear of God Almighty," he said.
The Commissioner thanked the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, for approving the appointment of the new Emir. "We appreciate the Governor's decision and we urge the new Emir to work tirelessly for the development of Zuru Emirate," he added.
The new Emir, Sanusi Mika'ilu Sami, was presented with a letter of appointment by the Commissioner, marking the beginning of his reign as the new Emir of Zuru.
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