The Kaduna State Government , North West Nigeria, has named former Emir of Kano , His Highness, Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Chancellor of the Kaduna State University (KASU).
This came barely 24 hours after Sanusi was made the Vice Chairman of Kaduna State Investment and Promotion Agency(KADIPA).
The statement which was signed by Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, Special Adviser on Media and Communication, said that ‘’In public life, His Highness has demonstrated a strong commitment to education.’’
Adekeye further said that ‘’Kaduna State Government has no doubt that as Chancellor, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi, would provide symbolic and substantive leadership in raising the profile of KASU as an emerging centre of learning on the national and global level.’’
The Special Adviser pointed out that the ‘’appointment of the new chancellor comes at an exciting moment for KASU which is transiting to a multicampus structure with presence across the state.’’
The statement further said that Governor El-Rufai has conveyed the profound appreciation of the government to HH Malam Tagwai Sambo for the long years of distinguished service to KASU and the state.
According to the statement, ‘’Malam Nasir El-Rufai welcomes with gratitude the consent of His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi to serve as Chancellor of KASU and as Vice-Chairman of the board of KADIPA.
“The Kaduna State Government is grateful that HH Muhammadu Sanusi IIcontinues to support and assist the realisation of the governance objectives of the Kaduna State Government,’’ it added.