Rano Emirate is a second-class emirate located in Kano State, Nigeria in 2019.[1][2][3] It is also one of the oldest settlements in Northern Nigeria, dating back to the 6th century AD. Rano Emirate has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, with historical monuments such as rocks, walls, and palaces. Rano Emirate has historically been part of the Kano Emirate, which was a Muslim state that emerged from the Fulani jihad in the early 19th century. Rano Emirate has had three ruling dynasties: the Kwararrafawa, the Habe, and the Fulani.[4][5][6]
Dissolution and re-establishment
editOn May 23, 2024, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf dissolved the Rano Emirate along with four other emirates established in 2019 by former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.[7][8] This action restored the state's traditional structure of a single emirate, reverting to its pre-2019 arrangement. The areas under the Rano Emirate were reintegrated into the Kano Emirate, aiming to enhance administrative efficiency and historical continuity. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II was installed as the Emir of Kano the same day, unifying the leadership and governance under one emirate.[9] This move intended to streamline traditional governance in Kano State.[10]
In July of 2024, Rano Emirate was re-established as a second-class emirate under the authority of the Kano Emirate. Rano consists of the Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure local government areas.[11]
Emirs
edit- Alhaji Tafida Abubakar Ila Auta Bawo (9 May 2019 - May 2020)[12]
- Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa (May 2020 - May 2024)[13]
- Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar (July 2024 - present)[14]
References
edit- ^ Bukar, Muhammad (2021-05-16). "Why we created new Emirates in Kano - Ganduje". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "Ganduje approves 4 new emirates in Kano". Daily Trust. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "Kano Assembly passes law to create four new emirates". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "Rano's perishing historical monuments". Daily Trust. 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "Tarihin garin Rano wanda yake tun shekaru 300 kafin zuwan Annabi Isa". Matashiya. May 19, 2019.
- ^ "Masarautar Rano Archives". Aminiya. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ Ikeh, Goddy; Abuja (Nigeria), APA- (2024-05-23). "Breaking: Kano State Lawmakers abolish 5 Emirates, dethrone the Emirs". APAnews - African Press Agency. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Editor, News (May 23, 2024). "BREAKING: Kano Assembly Dethrones 5 Emirs, Dissolves Emirate Councils Amidst Speculation Of Sanusi's Return". Summit Post Nigeria. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Gwamna ya naɗa Sanusi a matsayin sabon Sarkin Kano". RFI (in Hausa). 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "Muhammadu Sanusi II: Yadda Sarkin Kano ya sake komawa kan mulki". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Rapheal (2024-07-17). "Gov Yusuf signs law establishing 3 second class emirates". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Muntari, Tukur (2020-05-03). "Emir of Rano dies at 74". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Ardo, Abdul (2024-05-23). "Sanusi's Second Coming: Gov Yusuf gives Kano emirs 48 hours to vacate palaces". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Breaking: Kano Gov Appoints New Emirs of Karaye, Rano, Reinstates Emir of Gaya – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
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