Nasiru Ado Bayero Named Emir of Bichi

By Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano

Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero has been appointed as emir of Bichi.

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje approved the appointment on Monday, few hours after he announced Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as emir of Kano following the dethronment of Muhammad Sanusi II.

Mr Salisu Tanko Yakasai, Special Adviser on media to the governor confirmed the appointment of Bayero’s son as emir of Bichi.

“His Excellency Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR has approved the appointment of Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero as the new Emir of Bichi Emirate Council”, he said.

The appointment of Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero came after the former Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Aminu Ado, was made the new Emir of Kano.

Security operatives have been deployed at emir’s palace to maintain peace.