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Kano gov appoints Emir of Rano Amirul Hajj for 2027

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  • The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, appointed the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Muhammad Isa Umar, as the Amirul Hajj for 2027.
  • The announcement was made following the wedding and turbaning of the Emir's son.
  • This appointment follows a tradition where different emirs lead the state's Hajj delegation.

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has designated the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Muhammad Isa Umar, to lead the state's delegation for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage. The appointment was formally announced in a statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.

The governor made the announcement at the Rano Emirate after attending the wedding and turbaning ceremony of the Emir’s eldest son, Muhammad Abubakar Isa, on Friday. This decision aligns with the administration's practice of rotating the leadership of the Hajj delegation among the state's traditional rulers.

Governor Yusuf explained that the choice of the Emir of Rano was in line with precedent, noting that the Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Dr. Abdulkadir Ibrahim, had previously led the state's delegation. The Emir of Rano and members of his emirate expressed their gratitude to the governor for the honor bestowed upon them.

Next year’s Hajj 2027, the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Ambassador Muhammad Isa Umaru, is going to be the Amirul Hajj.

— Abba Kabir YusufKano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announcing the appointment.
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