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Ahmad Muhammad Sani II (born 12 December 1942) is the current and 16th Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Nigeria. [1] [2] [3]
Sani II received his primary education at Gumel Primary School from 1948 to 1953. He then attended Hadejia Middle School from 1953 to 1956. For his secondary education, he went to Kano High School in Rumfa College, graduating in 1961.
Sani II studied at the Institute of Administration in Zaria (now part of Ahmadu Bello University). [4] He earned a diploma in Public Administration in 1963 and returned for a Higher Diploma in the same field in 1970. In 1972, he studied Political Science (undergraduate) and International Relations (postgraduate) at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, United States, completing his studies in 1978. [5]
Before joining politics, Sani II worked with the Gumel Native Authority from 1961 to 1963. In 1964, he joined the immigration department and was stationed in Ngambori Ngala, Borno State. His career progressed further in 1972 when he was appointed a senior government official at the Kazaure Divisional office.
In 1978, Sani II entered politics by contesting a Senate seat under the Great Nigerian People's Party (GNPP). While unsuccessful in the election itself, a subsequent coalition between the GNPP and the People's Redemption Party (PRP) led to his appointment as Commissioner for Information, Internal Affairs, and Culture for Kano State. [5] [6] During his tenure (1978-1980), he played a key role in establishing significant media institutions, including the Triumph newspaper and CTV67 television station (now known as ARTV). He also oversaw the expansion of Radio Kano.
His political career was unexpectedly cut short when his father, the reigning Emir of Gumel, passed away on December 13, 1980. On December 16, 1980, the young Ahmad Muhammad Sani was selected to succeed his late father, assuming the role of Emir of Gumel. [7]
When Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Sani II ascended to the position of Emir, he ushered in a transformative era within the palace. He balanced the implementation of modern operational standards with the preservation of esteemed traditions. His open-door policy marked a significant departure from the past, inviting subjects to engage directly with their leader. This fostered an intimate bond between the monarchy and its citizens. [5]
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