Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

Emir of Kano, 2014–2020; since 2024

Muhammadu Sanusi II

Emir of Kano
1st reign| 8 June 2014 – 9 March 2020
Coronation| 7 February 2015
Predecessor| Ado Bayero
Successor| Aminu Ado Bayero
2nd reign| 23 May 2024 – present
Predecessor| Aminu Ado Bayero

Born|  (1961-07-31) 31 July 1961 (age 63)
Kano, Northern Region, Nigeria
Spouse|

List

* Sadiya Ado Bayero
* Maryam
* Rakiya
* Sa'adatu Mustafa Barkindo

Issue|

List

* Aminu
* Shaheeda
* Hafsat (Sadeeqa)
* Saleeha
* Khadija
* Adam (Ashraf)
* Mustapha (Imam)
* Aisha
* Husna
* Muhammadu Inuwa
* Muhammadu Sanusi
* Maryam
* Halimatu Sadiya (Rafeeqah)
* Zainab Khausar

| Names

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
Regnal name
Muhammad Sanusi II
House| Dabo
Father| Aminu Sanusi
Mother| Saudatu Hussain
Religion| Sunni Islam
Education| King's College, Lagos
Alma mater|

*     * Ahmadu Bello University
* International University of Africa
* SOAS University of London (PhD)

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria
In office
3 June 2009 – 20 February 2014
Appointed by| Umaru Yar'Adua
Preceded by| Charles Soludo
Succeeded by| Sarah Alade (acting)

Religious life
Religion| Islam
Denomination| Sunni
Tariqa| Tijaniyyah

Muhammadu Sanusi II, CON (Ajami: محمد السنوسي, Muhammadu Sanusi na biyu (Listenⓘ); born 31 July 1961),[1] known by the religious title Khalifa Sanusi II (Ajami: خليفة السنوسي), is the spiritual leader (khalifa) of the Tijanniyah Sufi order in Nigeria and the emir (Sarki) of the ancient city-state of Kano.[2] He is a member of the Dabo dynasty and the grandson of Muhammadu Sanusi I. He succeeded his great-uncle Ado Bayero to the throne on 8 June 2014, assuming the regnal name Muhammadu Sanusi II. He spent most of his reign advocating for cultural reform in Northern Nigeria.[3] In 2020, he was deposed by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and was succeeded by his cousin Aminu Ado Bayero.[4] On 23 May 2024, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reinstated Sanusi as emir of Kano.[5][6]

Sanusi is a prominent traditional and religious figure in West Africa. As the Khalifa of the Tijaniyyah Sufi order of Nigeria and the neighbouring countries, he arguably has a politico-spiritual authority over the second largest Sufi order, with over 50 million adherents.[7] He grew up in the royal palace of his grand-uncle, and as a youth received both religious and secular education. Prior to his accession, Sanusi was an Islamic intellectual, academic, political economist and banker.[8] He served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2009 to 2014, ushering in banking reforms until his suspension after he made a controversial allegation of $20 billion in government coffers.[9][10][11]

## Family

[edit]

Sanusi was born on 31 July 1961 in Kano to a ruling class Fulani family of the Sullubawa clan.[12] He grew up in the palace of his great-uncle Ado Bayero, who reigned for over five decades. His father, Aminu Sanusi, was a prince and diplomat who served as the ambassador to Belgium, China and Canada, and later permanent secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was also the Chiroma of Kano and son of Muhammadu Sanusi I, who was the 11th Fulani Emir of Kano from 1953 to 1963, when he was deposed by his cousin Sir Ahmadu Bello.[13]

## Education

[edit]

Sanusi received early religious education at home, where he learnt Qur'an, Hadith and the traditions of Muhammad. He then attended St. Annes Primary School, a Catholic boarding school in Kaduna, before proceeding to King's College, Lagos from 1973 to 1977.[14] He received a bachelor's degree in Economics from the Ahmadu Bello University in 1981. After graduating, he spent a year undergoing his National Youth Service as a teacher in a girls boarding school in Yola. He then returned to the university where he received a master's degree in Economics in 1983, and lectured at the faculty for two years.[15]

Sanusi later moved to Khartoum where he read Islamic studies at the International University of Africa. He became fluent in Arabic and also studied the Qur'an, law (fiqh) and philosophy (falsafa), amongst others, he read the works of prominent Western thinkers and Islamic authorities and was also exposed to the four Sunni madhhabs of Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i and Hanbali.[16] Sanusi completed his PhD in Islamic law in August 2024. His dissertation was titled: Codification of Islamic Family Law as an Instrument of Social Reform: A Case Study of the Emirate of Kano and a Comparison with the Kingdom of Morocco. He was awarded a PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London[17]

## Banking

[edit]

In 1985, Sanusi began his banking career when he was hired by Icon Limited (a subsidiary of Barings Bank and Morgan Guaranty Trust)[18] – as a merchant banker before later becoming head of financial services and manager of the office in Kano. He left the bank in 1991, when he travelled to Sudan, to pursue studies in Arabic and Islamic studies at the International University of Africa in Khartoum.[19] In 1997, he returned to Nigeria and joined the United Bank for Africa working in the credit and risk management division – he rose through the ranks to the position of general manager.[20] In 2005, Sanusi became a board member and executive director in charge of risk management at First Bank of Nigeria – Nigeria's oldest bank, and one of Africa's largest financial institutions. In January 2009, Sanusi became the chief executive officer, becoming the first northern Nigerian to head the bank.[21]

On 1 June 2009, Sanusi was nominated as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria by President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua;[22] his appointment was confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on 3 June 2009, during the Great Recession in Africa.[23] In Nigeria, the effect of the crisis took a hit at the economy and the banking system, with the stock market collapsing by nearly 70%.[24] It was amidst this crisis that Sanusi led the central bank in rescuing top tier banks with over ₦600 billion of public money, dismissing and imprisoning chief executives who had mismanaged customer deposits – and strictly dealing with banks found responsible for financial crimes.[25] Sanusi attributed the crash in the capital markets to "financial illiteracy" on the part of Nigerian investors.[26] He also introduced a consolidation process which reduced the number of Nigerian banks through merger and acquisitions, in a bid to make them stronger and more accountable to depositors. He also led efforts in increasing the level of investment in infrastructure and support for small and medium enterprises.[27]

Sanusi's tenure initiated several extensive banking reforms termed the "Sanusi Tsunami".[28] The reforms were built around four pillars: enhancing the quality of banks, establishing financial stability, enabling healthy financial sector evolution and ensuring the financial sector contributes to the real economy.[29] Sanusi developed the cashless policy – whereby financial transactions are not conducted with money in the form of physical banknotes or coins, but rather through the transfer of digital information (usually an electronic representation of money) between the transacting parties;[30] he also introduced and supported the establishment of Islamic banking in Nigeria, a move which was criticized by the Christian Association of Nigeria.[31] He also clashed with the National Assembly, over its budgetary spending of 25% of all government revenue;[32][33] and rejected the International Monetary Fund insistence for a currency devaluation.[34] He also advised the government on the removal of the fuel subsidy, which he argued engendered a culture of high level corruption and economic inefficiency[35] – the removal of the subsidy was unpopular and led to the Occupy Nigeria movement, which called for his resignation.[36]

His reforms received both criticism and appraisal from the industry. The Banker magazine recognised him as the 2010 Central Bank Governor of the Year, for his reforms and leading a radical anti-corruption campaign in the sector – the first of its kind during the 2007–2008 financial crisis.[37] Sanusi is widely recognized for pacifying the overtly corrupt banking industry and his contribution to a risk management culture in Nigerian banking. Sanusi has spoken at a number of international events including the 2013 World Economic Forum.[38][39] In December 2013, Sanusi in a leaked letter to President Goodluck Jonathan revealed that the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) failed to remit US$48.9 billion of government oil revenue to the central bank[40][41] – the NNPC has a history of financial irregularities and oversees the corrupt petroleum industry in Nigeria. On 20 February 2014,[42] after a series of public investigations and raising the alarm on the US$20 billion NNPC scandal, Sanusi was suspended as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria by President Goodluck Jonathan.[43][44] Nigerian secret police SSS seized his international travel documents and charged him with terrorism financing on 31 March 2014.[45] Three days later, Sanusi won a court case against the SSS and federal government, after he was detained and his international passport confiscated by the State Security Service.[46][47]

## Interregnum

[edit]

On 6 June 2014, Emir Ado Bayero who reigned as Emir of Kano for over five decades died, and a succession crisis loomed amongst the royal family. On 8 June 2014, Sanusi a grandson of former Emir Muhammadu Sanusi I; and holder of the traditional title of Dan Majen Kano (Son of Emir-Maje)[48] emerged as the new Emir of Kano.[49] His accession led to widespread protests from supporters of Sanusi Ado Bayero the Chiroman Kano (Crown Prince) and son of the late Emir Ado Bayero,[50] with allegations that Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso interfered with the king-making process.[51][52]

## First reign

[edit]

Emir Sanusi at the Durbar in 2017

On 8 June 2014, Sanusi was selected to succeed his granduncle, Ado Bayero, as the Emir of Kano. His enthronement was controversial, with some believing that it was a politically motivated move to avoid corruption charges from his tenure at the central bank.[53] Many expected Bayero's son to succeed him, and protested Sanusi's appointment.[54] He was crowned Sarki Muhammadu Sunusi II (anglicized as Sanusi) on 9 June 2014, the fifty-seventh monarch of the ancient-city Kano; hierarchically the fourth-most-important Islamic traditional ruler in Nigeria after the Sultan of Sokoto, Shehu of Borno and Emir of Gwandu.[55]

Sanusi before the Durbar in September 2016

In November 2014, after Sanusi urged his followers to fight Boko Haram, the Great Mosque of Kano was bombed, with over 150 casualties.[56] In December 2014, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau accused Sanusi of deviating from Islam and threatened his life.[57] Sanusi replied that he is "safe with Allah", and likened Shekau's extremist comments (describing Sufis as unbelievers) to those of the heretical Islamic preacher Maitatsine.[58]

During Sanusi's six-year reign, The Emir reinvented himself as a charismatic figure at the crossroads of tradition and modernity. Major developments, such as the drafting of a new Muslim family law,[59][60] construction of a 40,000 books library and vernacular modernization of the 15th century palace took place;[61] and the Durbar festival was promoted internationally.[62] Tourism to heritage sites such as the ancient Dala Hill and Gidan Makama increased and was encouraged by Sanusi.[63] The Emir also played a role in revamping the ancient city's cultural objects including in clothing where he advocated for the revival of the moribund 14th century dye pits at Kofar Mata – and through his own style and drapery projected the craftsmanship of the city's leading guilds.[64][65]

Sanusi also spoke out on government policies, breaking with royal tradition.[66] He criticised the government of misplaced priorities.[67] In 2017, the emirate council was under investigation for financial irregularities.[68][69] Many saw this as retribution over comments he made against the state government.[70] The investigation was later called off by the state legislature following intervention by the ruling class.[71] In 2019, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje signed into law the creation of four new emirates; Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye.[72] This unprecedented move saw the partitioning of Sanusi's traditional domain as Emir.[73] According to the law, out of the 44 local government areas in the state, Sanusi as Emir of Kano will preside over just 10 local government areas;[74] with the remainder carved up amongst the new emirates.[75] In March 2020, the state legislature launched a new investigation against The Emir for violation of "traditional practices",[76] this was coming after a high court ruling restraining the corruption investigation against Sanusi.[77]

## Dethronement

[edit]

On 9 March 2020, Sanusi was dethroned by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.[78] Sanusi was in his private residence in Gidan Rumfa when he learnt of his removal, while awaiting for state officials to formally serve him the deposition letter a contingent of police, military,[79] and security operatives stormed the palace.[80] Sanusi later accepted his dethronement as a divine act and urged his supporters to remain calm and avoid bloodshed.[81] He also urged them to declare bay'ah to his successor Aminu Ado Bayero, and stated "It is a thing of pride that made us to rule and end in the same fashion as the Khalifa," in reference to his grandfather Muhammadu Sanusi I, who was also deposed and exiled in 1963.[82]

## Years in exile

[edit]

Sanusi was later informed of his exile from Kano to Nasarawa State.[83] Initially wanting to serve his exile in Lagos with his family,[84] his request was denied and was later escorted out of the palace under heavy guard to a military air base.[85] His lawyers subsequently announced they are going to challenge his arbitrary exile in court.[86] Sanusi was then flown to Abuja, en route to Loko in Nassarawa.[87][88] On 10 March, he was relocated from Loko via police helicopter to Awe, a remote local government area in the state.[89] On 13 March, a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the release of Sanusi,[90] he subsequently left Awe together with Governor Nasir El Rufai,[91] after leading Friday prayers in full regalia to Lagos.[92]

Sanusi has stated he will not challenge his dethronement and intends to go on with his activities as a private citizen.[93] He has ruled out the possibility of entry into politics,[94] and is focusing his time on writing and academic pursuits. He is a visiting scholar at the University of Oxford’s African Studies Centre, where he is set to publish a book about his role as central bank governor during the 2007–2008 financial crisis.[95][96] He also plans to write on Muslim law and cultural practices in northern Nigeria.[97] In June 2021, Sanusi released a compendium of his articles from 1999 to 2005.[98] On 10 May 2021, Sanusi was appointed as leader (khalifa) of the Tijaniyyah Sufi order in Nigeria, an important position which was held by his grandfather, with immense religious authority in West Africa.[99]

## Second reign

[edit]

On 23 May 2024, the governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf reinstated Sanusi as emir of Kano. Sanusi had been deposed as emir four years earlier by former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje who led the balkanization of the Kano Emirate and eventual dethronement of Sanusi.[100] The new law signed by Governor Kabir Yusuf repealed the Kano State Emirates Council Law, 2019, and dissolved the five emirate councils created by the former state government which led to the removal of Sanusi's cousins emir of Bichi Nasiru Ado Bayero and the emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero.[101] The deposed emir Bayero remained in Kano after his deposition and members of his royal court filed legal charges against the reinstatement of Sanusi led by Alhaji Aminu Baba Dan Agundi the Sarkin Dawakin Babba of the Kano Emirate (Master of the Horse).[102] The deposed emir has relied on federal support to assert his claim to the throne, including from Ganduje the former governor and incumbent ruling party chairman who deposed and exiled Sanusi in 2020;[103] Ribadu the national security adviser; and some allegations of former president Buhari.[104][105] The emir of Kano is a significant position in the Nigerian Muslim north and the reinstament of Sanusi was viewed by many as politicking towards the next general election in 2027.[106] Kano has a significant voting population with major political personalities: Kabir Yusuf and Kwankwaso of the NNPP and Ganduje of the APC. Sanusi as the emir bridges the brinkmanship of the politicians, albeit, it has been suggested that he might seek elective office for himself. On 10 January 2025,[107] a state appeal court ruled in favor of Sanusi's reinstatement,[108] ruling that the federal high court which first heard the case against Sanusi's restoration by the Ado Bayero faction had no jurisdiction to adjudicate on traditional rulers which is ostensibly under the purview of the state courts in Nigeria's federal system. A few days after the state court ruling, Sanusi was in Lagos where he criticized the trajectory of the economic reforms pursued by the Tinubu administration.[109] On 15 March 2025, the federal high court in Abuja suspended the 10 January ruling given in favour of Sanusi's reinstatement pending a final judgement from the supreme court of Nigeria,[110] guaranteeing maintenance of the “status quo ante bellum”, prior to the Federal High Court’s judgement on 13 June 2024, ergo prolonging the royal crisis of the throne in Kano.[111]

## Views

[edit]

Sanusi has over the years as a public intellectual written on topics ranging from Islam to political economy. He has debated and authored a number of papers articulating his views on:[112]

### Islam

[edit]

Main articles: Islam in Nigeria and Islam in Africa

Sanusi's position has two underlying themes: Islam is concerned with justice and should not be a tool for self-seeking political agendas, and the violent persecution of the Sufi orders by Wahhabist fundamentalists counters genuine Muslim interests.[113] He has written about the role of women in society in his paper, Shariah and the Woman Question.[114] And has also described his views on non-Muslims.[115] Sanusi has adopted the mainstream position that zakat is an instrument for redistributing income, arguing in favour of giving the role of redistribution to the government.[116]

Sanusi has also advocated for family planning to solve almajiranci.[117] He has called for an end to child marriage, women empowerment, use of mosques for education.[118][119] He has said that polygamy is increasing poverty in the region and supports population planning.[120][121] He has also defended his views on Islam in Africa[122] – and has opposed the external influence on the continents religious life, "Wahhabism and Salafism have a certain intolerance in common with groups such as Boko Haram. Islam in Africa has its own schools of thought, its ancient empires and its own history. And we have no need for Saudi Arabia and Iran to explain Islam to us."[123]

### Culture

[edit]

Main article: Culture of Nigeria

Sanusi has called for a cultural revival in Northern Nigeria.[124] In his works he has described his views regarding the Hausa–Fulani cultural hegemony,[112] and is a supporter of Nigeria's unity in diversity. Sanusi has criticized postcolonialism and maintaining English as an official language stating "If you take Kano, for 600-700 years the official language was Arabic. We had British colonialism for 60 years, and today the official language in Nigeria is English. Arabic is not an official language".[125]

He has also spoken out for the need to revive the Trans-Saharan trade stating that "The Sahel was a major part of global commerce; it was the transit point of trade from Asia to the Atlantic and to Europe. The cities of the Sahel – Timbuktu, Gao, Kano, Agadez – were the richest cities in Africa before the steamship, before colonialism. Many of the countries in the Sahel are part of a great Arab Islamic civilisation – the official language of communication was Arabic."[126]

### Politics

[edit]

Sanusi believes that fundamental constitutional amendments are required to address misgovernance in Nigeria.[127] He has raised questions on Nigeria's extremely-high cost of governance and opposes having a full time bicameral legislature, 36 states with governors and deputies, and thousands of government aides. He has also called for an overhaul of the Nigerian Civil Service, describing the institution as inefficient and over bloated.[128] Since 2013, Sanusi has ruled out participating in Nigerian politics and seeking elective office stating in a BBC HARDTalk interview "I cannot survive in Nigerian politics".[129] He has said with regards to the damaging effect of unprincipled politics on the society "our duty as Muslims is to learn from the ideals of Muhammad to save the society from eminent danger that is facing it".[130]

### Economy

[edit]

Main article: Economy of Nigeria

Sanusi favors deep economic structural reforms and a more "interventionist, directional economic policy" to be implemented in Nigeria.[131] He has also called for the diversification of the economy away from oil, and has also criticized financialization for creating a "fake economy" and not having sufficient impact on the real economy. He has also supported the use of state-owned banks and development finance as a catalyst for industrialization. On bank ownerships he is of the view that "The owners and managers of banks, the rich borrowers and their clients in the political establishment are one and the same class of people protecting their interest, and trampling underneath their feet the interest of the poor with impunity".[132]

On his introduction of Islamic banking to Nigeria, he elaborated his view that Islamic finance is a resilient alternative;[133] stating "Islamic banking, if well harnessed, would ensure large numbers of people are economically independent", he also noted in the past proponents of interest-free banking included Aristotle, Adam Smith, and Alfred Marshall.[134]

### Corruption

[edit]

Main article: Corruption in Nigeria

As central bank governor, he led a radical anti-corruption campaign, dismissing Cecilia Ibru and other powerful bank heads who had mismanaged customer deposits, and (in the case of two senior bankers) imprisoned.[135] According to Sanusi, there was no choice but to attack the powerful and interrelated vested interests who were exploiting the financial system. Sanusi has spoken out against the fuel subsidy – he cites the high level of corruption and the inefficiency of subsidizing consumption instead of production (leading to slower economic growth), and the fact that the government borrows money to finance the subsidy—taxing future generations so present Nigerians can consume more fuel.[136]

Sanusi revealed that Nigeria lost a billion dollars a month to diversion of funds under the Jonathan administration.[137] The PBS segment quoted American and British officials that former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke might have organized a diversion of $6 billion (₦1.2 trillion) from the Nigerian treasury.[138] Alison-Madueke said Sanusi made the allegations due to her refusal to get him appointed as President of the African Development Bank, which Sanusi rejected.[139] In 2015, Alison-Madueke was arrested in London.[140] Sanusi has criticised Buhari's anti-corruption war, arguing that his administration's foreign exchange policy is creating a nouveau riche class and promoting the rentier economy.[141][142]

## Activities

[edit]

Sanusi's private, humanitarian and intellectual activities include:[143]

* PhD, Islamic Law, University of London[144]
* Academic Visitor, University of Oxford, African Studies Centre, Oxford School of Global and Area Studies[145]
* United Nations[146] Sustainable Development Goals Advocate[147]
* Chairman of Babban Gona, a private agricultural initiative helping rural farmers[148]
* Chairman of Black Rhino, a Sub-Saharan Africa infrastructure fund of The Blackstone Group[149]
* Chairman of the advisory board of 1 Million Teachers, a non-governmental education organization[150][151]
* Independent Non-Executive Director, MTN Group[152]
* Vice Chairman of Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency[153]
* Chancellor of the Kaduna State University[154]

## Overseas visits

[edit]

Sanusi has spoken at a number of international events,[39][155] including the 2013 World Economic Forum.[38] As Emir of Kano, he travelled extensively including as part of a United Nations delegation to the Svalbard seed vault.[156] In August 2023, during the crisis following the coup d'état in Niger, he went to Niamey to mediate with the putschists, and notably met Abdourahamane Tchiani. He later said he went there on a private capacity.[157]

## Honours

[edit]

* Commander of the Order of the Niger
* In 2010, The Banker recognised him as the 2010 Central Bank Governor of the Year (worldwide) and Central Bank Governor of the Year for Africa.[158]
* In 2011, Time magazine listed him on the 100 most influential people of 2011.[159]
* In 2013, Sanusi was honoured at the third Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) in Dubai for his advocacy in promoting Islamic banking and finance during his tenure as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.[160]
* In 2015, Sanusi received the Global Leadership in Islamic Finance Award as the fifth GIFA Laureate, following Tun Abdullah Badawi (2011), Sultan Nazrin Shah (2012), Shaukat Aziz (2013) and Nursultan Nazarbayev (2014).[160]
* In 2018, Sanusi received an honorary doctorate from the Nile University of Nigeria.[161]
* In 2019, Sanusi received an honorary doctorate from SOAS University of London.[162][163]

## Issue

[edit]

Sanusi has 3 wives and 12 children, 5 sons and 7 daughters.[164]

## Ancestry

[edit]

Ancestors of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

|  |  |  |  |  | 4\. Muhammadu Sanusi I

|
|
|
|
|

| 2\. Aminu Sanusi|

|  |  |

| 1\. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi|
|  |  |  |  |

| 3\. Saudatu Hussain|

|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

### Patrilineal descent

[edit]

Patrilineal descent

Sanusi is the first Dabo prince to become emir in the two centuries rule of the family without his father reigning. His patriline is the line from which he is descended father to son.

Patrilineal descent is the principle behind membership in royal houses, as it can be traced back through the generations, which means that Sanusi is a member of the Dabo dynasty.

Royal House of Kano

Descent is traced back patrilineally to Ibrahim Dabo

1. Ibrahim Dabo dan Mahmudu (ruled 1819–1846)
2. Usman I Maje Ringim dan Dabo (ruled 1846–1855)
3. Abdullahi Maje Karofi dan Dabo (ruled 1855–1883)
4. Muhammadu Bello dan Dabo (ruled 1883–1893)
5. Muhammadu Tukur dan Bello (ruled 1893–1894)
6. Aliyu Babba dan Maje Karofi (ruled 1894–1903)
7. Muhammad Abbass Dan Maje Karofi (ruled 1903–1919)
8. Usman II dan Maje Karofi (ruled 1919–1926)
9. Abdullahi Bayero Dan Abbas (ruled 1926–1953)
10. Muhammadu Sanusi I Dan Bayero (ruled 1954–1963)
11. Muhammad Inuwa Dan Abbas (ruled 1963 - he served for 3 months only)
12. Ado Bayero Dan Abdu Bayero (ruled 1963–2014)
13. Muhammadu Sanusi II dan Aminu Sanusi (ruled 2014–2020)
14. Aminu Ado Bayero (2020–2024)
15. Muhammadu Sanusi II dan Aminu Sanusi (2024-)

## Writings

[edit]

* For the Good of the Nation - an outline of Muhammadu Sanusi II's opinion of the optimal course for Nigeria[98]
* Muhammadu Sanusi II has written a number of articles on social matters (the family and women), political matters (globalization), legal issues (Islamic law and constitutionalism), historical topics (the Fulani in History), and several pieces on political economy.[165]

## References

[edit]

1. ^ "FLASHBACK: My life ambition is to be Emir of Kano ― Sanusi". Vanguard News. 9 March 2020. Archived from the original on 16 May 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
2. ^ "CURRENT BIO OF HIS HIGHNESS MUHAMMAD SANUSI II, CON (SARKIN KANO)" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
3. ^ "Nigeria's emir of Kano dethroned for 'disrespect'". BBC News. 9 March 2020. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
4. ^ TheCable (9 March 2020). "Ganduje dethrones Sanusi as emir of Kano". TheCable. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
5. ^ "BREAKING Sanusi Reinstated As Emir of Kano Four Years After Deposition". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
6. ^ ""Why I Reinstated Lamido Sanusi As Kano Emir" - Governor". Premium Times. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
7. ^ "Sauye-sauyen da zan kawo a Darikatul Tijjaniya – Muhammadu Sanusi na II". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
8. ^ Nigeria’s Muslim north: Modern mind in a seat of tradition Archived 10 February 2017 at the Wayback Machine, The Economist, 14 June 2014.
9. ^ "Nigeria suspends central bank governor Lamido Sanusi". Financial Times. 20 February 2014. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
10. ^ Udo, Bassey (21 February 2014). "Why Sanusi was suspended from office, says Nigerian government". Premium Times Nigeria. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
11. ^ vanguard (20 February 2014). "Jonathan suspends Lamido Sanusi as CBN gov". Vanguard News. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
12. ^ "Origin of the Sullubawa" (PDF). Kano Emirate. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 July 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
13. ^ "Welcome to Kano Emirate!". www.kanoemirate.org. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
14. ^ "SLS: The Mallam who went to a Catholic school". TheCable. 8 June 2014. Archived from the original on 21 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
15. ^ "Sanusi Lamido - Sanusi, Banker, Civil Servant, Emir of Kano, Governor of the Central Bank, Nigeria Personality Profiles". www.nigeriagalleria.com. Archived from the original on 18 February 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
16. ^ Lamido Sanusi, Sanusi (November 1998). "The Islamic Movement: The Real Issues A response to Yola". Gamji. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
17. ^ "Emir Sanusi's 'perfect' Law PhD thesis excites admirers". Punch. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
18. ^ "J.P. Morgan Nigeria | About us". www.jpmorgan.com. Archived from the original on 5 July 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
19. ^ "Sanusi Lamido Sanusi's Senate Screening as a Nominee for CBN Governor". June 2009 - via YouTube.[dead YouTube link]
20. ^ OLOYEDE, Felix (15 March 2020). "Rebel with a cause: The rise and fall of Emir Sanusi". Hallmarknews. Archived from the original on 21 April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
21. ^ Gai, Victor (11 March 2020). "Emir Sanusi: Controversies that trail his fall". The News Chronicle. Archived from the original on 8 April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
22. ^ "Analysts welcome Sanusi selection as CBN governor". Analysts welcome Sanusi selection as CBN governor. Archived from the original on 21 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
23. ^ "Nigeria: Senate Confirms Lamido Sanusi as New CBN Governor". TradeInvest Africa (Cape Town). 4 June 2009. Archived from the original on 13 June 2009. Retrieved 28 February 2010.
24. ^ Lamido Sanusi, Sanusi (26 February 2010). "Sanusi Lamido Sanusi: The Nigerian banking industry – what went wrong and the way forward" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
25. ^ Fagbule, Tayo (26 August 2010). "Nigeria banks: Paradise regained". The Africa Report. Archived from the original on 21 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
26. ^ Nwachukwu, Onyinye (24 February 2010). "Sanusi links capital market crash to financial illiteracy". Business Day. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2010.
27. ^ Anaro, Blessing (13 January 2010). "Provision of infrastructure, key to SMEs' credit access – Sanusi". Business Day. Archived from the original on 13 February 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2010.
28. ^ Burgis, Tom (17 December 2009). "FT interview transcript: Lamido Sanusi". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 5 March 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
29. ^ Omachonu, John (22 February 2010). "Waiting for Sanusi's blue print for banking industry resuscitation". Business Day. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2010.
30. ^ "Nigeria's emerging 'cashless policy' boosts card payments". Euromoney. 22 July 2013. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
31. ^ "Islamic banking stirs up controversy in religiously-divided Nigeria". Christian Science Monitor. 27 June 2011. ISSN 0882-7729. Archived from the original on 21 July 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
32. ^ "Lamido Sanusi Challenges Looting Lawmakers". Causes. Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
33. ^ "Sanusi Insists Lawmakers Take 25% of N536.26 Billion". Information Nigeria. 8 December 2010. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
34. ^ Wonacott, Peter; Connors, Will (22 February 2011). "Nigeria Rejects IMF Currency View". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Archived from the original on 21 July 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
35. ^ "Nigeria bank boss defends fuel hike". BBC News. Archived from the original on 2 December 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
36. ^ "#Occupy Nigeria". Council on Foreign Relations. Archived from the original on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
37. ^ "Central Bank Governor of the Year 2011". The Banker. Archived from the original on 9 January 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
38. ^ a b "H.R.H. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi". World Economic Forum. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
39. ^ a b "Programme :: Warwick Economics Summit". Archived from the original on 18 February 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2012. Warwick Economics Summit 2012 Programme
40. ^ "Nigeria's NNPC accused of withholding oil revenue". www.petroleum-economist.com. Archived from the original on 21 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
41. ^ "Special Report: Anatomy of Nigeria's $20 billion "leak"". Reuters. 6 February 2015. Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
42. ^ "Nigeria: House of Representatives investigates non-remittance of $13.9 billion by NNPC | Business & Human Rights Resource Centre". www.business-humanrights.org. Archived from the original on 21 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
43. ^ Nossiter, Adam (20 February 2014). "Governor of Nigeria's Central Bank Is Fired After Warning of Missing Oil Revenue". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 31 August 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
44. ^ "Sanusi's suspension legal or illegal?". Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
45. ^ "SSS Accuses CBN Governor, Sanusi, Of Financing Terrorism - PREMIUM TIMES | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
46. ^ "Nigeria ex-bank chief wins damages". BBC News. 3 April 2014. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
47. ^ "Secret Service confiscated my passport: Lamido Sanusi". RFI. 4 May 2014. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
48. ^ "CBN governor, Lamido Sanusi becomes "Dan-Majen Kano" | Premium Times Nigeria". 8 June 2012. Archived from the original on 26 June 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
49. ^ THEWILL_ (10 June 2014). "The Intrigues And Politics Of SLS's Emergence As Kano Emir, As Presidency Plots To Sack Him, Kwankwaso | THEWILL". Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
50. ^ Fawehinmi, Feyi (2 May 2016). "Guest Post 1: The Case AGAINST Sanusi Lamido Sanusi As Emir of Kano". Medium. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
51. ^ "How Lamido Sanusi escaped arrest after emerging Emir | Premium Times Nigeria". 9 June 2014. Archived from the original on 2 December 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
52. ^ Blueprint (12 June 2014). "Jonathan orders Sanusi's arrest, Kwankwaso says". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
53. ^ "Sanusi hits back as FG moves to probe him". Vanguard News. 16 March 2014. Archived from the original on 7 April 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
54. ^ "Sanusi' Coronation As Emir: Schools Shut In Kano" Archived 12 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine, PM News, 9 June 2014.
55. ^ "Gwandu | Nigeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
56. ^ Ameh Comrade Godwin (29 November 2014), "Kano blast: 150 worshipers killed in ‘Sanusi’s Mosque’ after he travelled to Saudi Arabia" Archived 11 January 2015 at the Wayback Machine, Daily Post.
57. ^ Mustapha Muhammad (18 December 2014), "Boko Haram kidnaps 191, murders dozens as the group threatens Muslim leader for telling Nigerians to fight back" Archived 15 August 2023 at the Wayback Machine, National Post.
58. ^ Ibrahim Shuaibu (21 December 2014),"I’m Safe with Allah, Emir Sanusi Replies Boko Haram" Archived 3 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine, This Day Live.
59. ^ "Emir Sanusi Explains Proposed Kano Family Law". The ICIR. 21 February 2017. Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
60. ^ "Sanusi: Kano to outlaw forced marriages, regulate polygamy". TheCable. 20 February 2017. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
61. ^ "PHOTOS: Sanusi's books 'worth over N200m' moved out of Kano palace". TheCable. 12 March 2020. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
62. ^ "In Kano, a thrilling display of ancient Durbar festival marks Eid el Fitr | Premium Times Nigeria". 8 July 2016. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
63. ^ "Relic or reformer? A Nigerian emir wants to take his ancient city into the modern era". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
64. ^ "Di Dye Pits wey don see more dan 500 years and seven generations". BBC News Pidgin. 14 July 2020. Archived from the original on 1 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
65. ^ Dokubo, Titi (25 December 2016). "When Culture Meets Style: Meet Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, The Emir That Slays". Style Rave. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
66. ^ "A royal feud threatens Nigeria's heritage". BBC News. 9 June 2019. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
67. ^ "$30bn loan: Sanusi hits Buhari's govt, says FG lacks right policies". Punch Newspapers. 3 December 2016. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
68. ^ "Emir of Kano in double trouble as state lawmakers decide to probe him too". Pulse Nigeria. 11 May 2017. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
69. ^ "Emir Sanusi and the aborted probe". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 25 May 2017. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
70. ^ Independent. "Emir of Kano facing graft probe". Archived from the original on 29 May 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
71. ^ "Kano Assembly suspends Emir Sanusi probe after 'Osinbajo, IBB intervention' - Premium Times Nigeria". 22 May 2017. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
72. ^ "Ganduje signs law creating new emirates in Kano". 5 December 2019. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
73. ^ "Kano elders ask Ganduje to repeal law creating four new emirates". Tribune Online. 8 December 2019. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
74. ^ "New emirates: You can't usurp powers of kingmakers, court tells Ganduje". TheCable. 10 December 2019. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
75. ^ "ANALYSIS: How Ganduje's 'fight' with Emir Sanusi alters Kano history - Premium Times Nigeria". 12 May 2019. Archived from the original on 4 August 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
76. ^ "Kano Assembly commences fresh probe of Emir Sanusi". Vanguard News. 4 March 2020. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
77. ^ Adewale, Murtala (6 March 2020). "Court restrains Kano anti-corruption from probing Emir Sanusi". guardian.ng. Archived from the original on 7 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
78. ^ Bukar, Muhammad (9 March 2020). "BREAKING: Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi dethroned". Daily Post Nigeria. Archived from the original on 10 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
79. ^ Aina, Chineze (20 March 2020). "One King Two Dethronements". Medium. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
80. ^ "Security Operatives Storm Kano Emir's Palace After Sanusi's Removal". Channels Television. Archived from the original on 10 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
81. ^ "My dethronement divine - Sanusi - The Nation Newspaper". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 10 March 2020. Archived from the original on 11 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
82. ^ "Sanusi speaks after dethronement as Kano emir". 10 March 2020. Archived from the original on 11 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
83. ^ "Just in: Dethroned Sanusi banished from Kano". Vanguard News. 9 March 2020. Archived from the original on 10 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
84. ^ "How Emir Sanusi was forced to Nasarawa against his will - Legal team". Daily Trust. 10 March 2020. Archived from the original on 11 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
85. ^ "Dethroned Emir of Kano Sanusi II leaves palace [video]". The Sun Nigeria. 9 March 2020. Archived from the original on 9 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
86. ^ Ibrahim, Yusha’u A.; Kano (10 March 2020). "JUST IN: Deposed Emir Sanusi to challenge banishment in court". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 11 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
87. ^ "Photos: Dethroned Emir Sanusi banished from Kano - P.M. News". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
88. ^ Muhammad, Ibraheem Hamza (10 March 2020). "Deposed emir in Nasarawa village". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 11 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
89. ^ "UPDATED: Deposed Emir Sanusi relocated to Awe over social amenities". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 10 March 2020. Archived from the original on 11 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
90. ^ "Court orders Police IG, SSS, AGF to release Sanusi - Premium Times Nigeria". 13 March 2020. Archived from the original on 14 March 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
91. ^ Muhammad, Ibraheem Hamza; Lafia (13 March 2020). "BREAKING: Sanusi regains freedom, to leave Awe". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 14 March 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
92. ^ Abogonye, Abel (13 March 2020). "Sanusi leads friday jumaat prayers in Awe central Mosque". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 14 March 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
93. ^ "I have moved on, says Sanusi". Businessday NG. 14 March 2020. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
94. ^ Inyang, Ifreke (4 September 2020). "Emir Sanusi breaks silence on rumours of running for political office". Daily Post Nigeria. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
95. ^ Focus, Kano (12 August 2020). "Oxford University appoints Emir Sanusi academic visitor". Archived from the original on 17 August 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
96. ^ "Academic Visitors". www.africanstudies.ox.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
97. ^ "'I have no interest in politics' -- Sanusi speaks on life beyond 2023". TheCable. 4 September 2020. Archived from the original on 20 November 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
98. ^ a b Sanusi, Sanusi Lamido (20 June 2021). "Sanusi Lamido Sanusi… For The Good Of The Nation". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
99. ^ "Sanusi confirmed as leader of Tijaniyya Islamic sect, turbaned in Senegal". TheCable. 10 May 2021. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
100. ^ Muntari, Tukur; Odogwu, Ted. "Kano Emirate: Gov reinstates Sanusi after four-year deposition as Assembly sacks emirs". PUNCH NIGERIA. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
101. ^ Maclean, Ruth; Auwal, Ismail (3 July 2024). "Two Kings Battle for a Millennium-Old Throne in Nigeria". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
102. ^ "Who Needs an Emir? | Council on Foreign Relations". www.cfr.org. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
103. ^ "Ganduje using Ribadu to sustain deposed Kano Emir - Dep. Gov". Retrieved 16 March 2025.
104. ^ "Sanusi dethroned on orders of President Buhari - Kwankwaso". Retrieved 16 March 2025.
105. ^ Samuel, Olumayowa (25 May 2024). "NSA Ribadu moves to hijack Kano Emirate for in-law Bayero, deploys soldiers, SSS, police". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
106. ^ "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
107. ^ "Emir of Kano Appeal court ruling: Court order fresh hearing on ruling wey remove Aminu Ado Bayero". BBC News Pidgin. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
108. ^ Okejeme, Daniel (10 January 2025). "Breaking: Appeal Court upholds Sanusi's reinstatement as Emir of Kano". Per Second News. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
109. ^ Ubanagu, Makua (15 January 2025). "Why I would not speak about Tinubu's govt economic reforms-Sanusi". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
110. ^ AriseNews (14 March 2025). "Appeal Court Halts Sanusi's Reinstatement As Kano Emir, Awaits Supreme Court Decision". Arise News. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
111. ^ "BREAKING: Appellate court halts Sanusi's reinstatement | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
112. ^ a b "SANUSI L. SANUSI". www.gamji.com. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
113. ^ Kalu, Ogbu (2008). African Pentecostalism: an introduction. Oxford University Press US. p. 237. ISBN 978-0-19-534000-6.
114. ^ Lamido Sanusi, Sanusi. "Shariah and the Woman Question". Gamji. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
115. ^ Lamido Sanusi, Sanusi. "Non-Muslims in a Contemporary Islamic State". Gamji. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
116. ^ Weiss, Holger (2002). Social welfare in Muslim societies in Africa. Nordic Africa Institute. p. 182ff. ISBN 91-7106-481-8.
117. ^ "Sanusi advocates family planning as solution to 'almajiri,' other social vices". 26 December 2019. Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
118. ^ Akinwotu, Emmanuel (25 August 2017). "Lamido Sanusi, Kano's 'progressive fraud', takes aim at child marriage in Nigeria | Emmanuel Akinwotu". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
119. ^ "Relic or reformer? A Nigerian emir wants to take his ancient city into the modern era". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
120. ^ Piling, David (16 March 2018). "The Emir of Kano on polygamy and Nigeria's 'missing billions'". www.ft.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
121. ^ "Polygamy causing poverty, backwardness in North – Sanusi". Punch Newspapers. 25 January 2020. Archived from the original on 26 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
122. ^ Lamido Sanusi, Sanusi. "Islam, Christianity and Nigerian Politics: A tribute to Thomas Paine (1737-1809)". Gamji. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
123. ^ "Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II: We have no need for Saudi Arabia and Iran to explain Islam to us". The Africa Report.com. 18 July 2016. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
124. ^ AfricaNews (8 September 2017). "Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II: Religion & tradition meets style & colour". Africanews. Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
125. ^ "SOAS Africa Conference - Imagining Africa's Future: Language, Culture, Governance, Development | SOAS University of London". www.soas.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
126. ^ "Sanusi: 'These people feel there is no future'". The Africa Report.com. 4 December 2017. Archived from the original on 20 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
127. ^ "Sanusi calls for debate on restructuring". Punch Newspapers. 26 October 2017. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
128. ^ None (15 October 2019). "How much does lawmaking cost Nigerians?". www.stearsng.com. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
129. ^ "Lamido Sanusi rules out politics". BBC News. Archived from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
130. ^ "Political elites manipulate restructuring for selfish interest- Sanusi". Vanguard News. 19 April 2019. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
131. ^ Lamido Sanusi, Sanusi (26 February 2010). "The Nigerian Banking Industry: What went wrong and the way forward" (PDF). Central Bank of Nigeria. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
132. ^ "Revisiting Sanusi Lamido's Sound Economic Model". Revisiting Sanusi Lamido’s Sound Economic Model. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
133. ^ "How Islamic Finance Supports Nigeria's Sustainable Development Goals-HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II". How Islamic Finance Supports Nigeria's Sustainable Development Goals-HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
134. ^ "Why Nigeria must adopt Islamic banking --Sanusi | Ripples Nigeria". Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. 27 December 2015. Archived from the original on 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
135. ^ "Cecilia Ibru, Gusau, Obasanjo, Farida Waziri In Plot To Remove CBN Governor Sanusi". Sahara Reporters. 26 April 2010. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
136. ^ "Nigeria bank boss Sanusi defends fuel subsidy removal". Nigeria bank boss Sanusi defends fuel subsidy removal. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
137. ^ Sobutu, Jola (12 July 2015). "'Nigeria was losing $1bn a month under Jonathan,' Emir says [VIDEO]: Sanusi, a former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, made the comment again during a PBS interview on December 2, 2015". pulse.ng. Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
138. ^ Schifrin, Nick (2 December 2015). "How a cancer of corruption steals Nigerian oil, weapons and lives". PBS NewsHour. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
139. ^ "AfDB Top Job: You Are A liar, Sanusi Tells Diezani". Sahara Reporters. 15 November 2015. Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
140. ^ "Nigeria's ex-oil minister Alison-Madueke arrested in London: sources". Reuters. 2 October 2015. Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
141. ^ Fick, Maggie (8 February 2016). "Artificial' forex rate hurts Nigeria's Buhari, says Lamido Sanusi". www.ft.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
142. ^ "IGP Asks Court To Dismiss Dethroned Emir Of Kano, Sanusi's Lawsuit". Sellbeta Blog. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
143. ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (17 March 2020). "Dele Momodu reveals Sanusi's next plans". Daily Post Nigeria. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
144. ^ "Former Kano emir, Sanusi, begins studies for PhD in Law at London University". 8 November 2021. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
145. ^ "His Highness Sanusi Lamido Sanusi". www.africanstudies.ox.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
146. ^ "UN appoints Emir of Kano, Sanusi, 16 others SDG advocates". Vanguard News. 9 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 January 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
147. ^ "Emir of Kano". SDG Advocates. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
148. ^ Babbangona. "Leadership". Archived from the original on 14 August 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
149. ^ "Blackstone and Black Rhino Announce Appointment of Lamido Sanusi, Emir of Kano and Former Governor of the Nigerian Central Bank, as Chairman of the Board of Directors". Blackstone. 11 June 2015. Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
150. ^ "Advisory Board". 1 Million Teachers. 21 January 2020. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
151. ^ "HH MSII SDG Challenge". 1 Million Teachers. 26 August 2020. Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
152. ^ "HRH Lamido Sanusi". MTN Group. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
153. ^ "El-Rufai Appoints Sanusi into Kaduna Investment Agency Board". THISDAYLIVE. 10 March 2020. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
154. ^ "El-Rufai appoints Sanusi Chancellor of Kaduna State University". 11 March 2020. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
155. ^ Esparza, Julia (24 April 2018). "Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II talks at ISITA conference". The Daily Northwestern. Archived from the original on 21 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
156. ^ "Arctic 'Doomsday' Food Vault Welcomes Millionth Seed Variety". US News. Archived from the original on 21 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
157. ^ "Niger : un ex-émir du Nigeria déclare être à Niamey pour une médiation avec le régime militaire". Le Monde. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
158. ^ "Central Bank Governor of the Year 2011". The Banker. Archived from the original on 9 January 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
159. ^ "The 2011 Time 100". Time. Archived from the original on 22 April 2011.
160. ^ a b "GIFA | Winners". gifaawards.com. Archived from the original on 2 July 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
161. ^ "CONVOCATION SPEECH by His Royal Highness, Muhammadu Sanusi II (CON) Emir of Kano". 14 December 2018. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021 - via YouTube.
162. ^ "SOAS celebrates leading figures from the world of literature, law, journalism and finance honoured at this year's graduation". Asosiasi LBH APIK. 27 July 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
163. ^ "SOAS Honorary Doctorate His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II discusses Africa's future at SOAS graduation | SOAS University of London". www.soas.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
164. ^ Staff Writer (11 February 2015). "Photo Of The Royal Family, Emir Of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II". NewsWireNGR. Archived from the original on 21 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
165. ^ "SANUSI L. SANUSI". www.gamji.com. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2021.

## External links

[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

* 2017 Ibrahim Forum
* BBC HARDtalk - Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
* Davos 2013 - Emerging Economies at a Crossroads
* AfDB Debate: Improving domestic resource mobilisation to finance industrialisation
* Keynote: Nigeria between the Past and the Future: Culture, Governance and Development, SOAS
* "Overcoming the fear of vested interest: Sanusi Lamido at TEDxYouth@Maitama", TEDxYouth, 17 August 2013.
* Lamido Sanusi: Nigeria's Financial Challenges and Opportunities interview with Stanford Graduate School of Business

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

House of Dabo

Born: 31 July 1961

Regnal titles
Preceded by

Ado Bayero

|  Emir of Kano
2014–2020  | Succeeded by

Aminu Ado Bayero

* v
* t
* e

Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria

* Roy Pentelow Fenton
* Aliyu Mai-Bornu
* Clement Nyong Isong
* Adamu Ciroma
* Ola Vincent
* Abdulkadir Ahmed
* Paul Agbai Ogwuma
* Joseph Oladele Sanusi
* Charles Soludo
* Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
* Sarah Alade (acting)
* Godwin Emefiele

* v
* t
* e

Rulers of Kano

Kingdom of Kano|

| Bagauda Dynasty|

* Bagauda
* Warisi
* Gijimasu
* Nawata
* Gawata
* Yusa
* Naguji
* Gujjua
* Shekarau I
* Tsamiya
* Usmanu Zamnagawa

|

Sultanate of Kano|

| Bagauda Dynasty|

* Yaji I
* Bugaya
* Kanejeji
* Umaru
* Dauda
* Abdullahi Burja
* Dakauta
* Atuma
* Yakubu
* Muhammad Rumfa
* Abdullahi
* Muhammad Kisoki
* Yakufu
* Dauda Abasama I
* Abu Bakr Kado
* Muhammad Shashere
* Muhammad Zaki
* Muhammad Nazaki
* Kutumbi
* Al-Hajj
* Shekkarau II
* Muhammad Kukuna
* Soyaki
* Bawa
* Dadi
* Muhammad Sharefa
* Kumbari
* Alhaji Kabe
* Yaji II
* Babba Zaki
* Dauda Abasama II
* Muhammad Alwali II

|

Emirate of Kano|

| Mundubawa Dynasty|

* Sulaimanu

|

Dabo Dynasty|

* Ibrahim Dabo
* Usman I Maje Ringim
* Abdullahi Maje Karofi
* Muhammadu Bello
* Muhammadu Tukur
* Aliyu Babba
* Muhammad Abbass
* Usman II
* Abdullahi Bayero
* Muhammadu Sanusi I
* Muhammad Inuwa
* Ado Bayero
* Muhammadu Sanusi II
* Aminu Ado Bayero

* Kano
* Kano Chronicle
* Hausa Kingdoms
* Kano Emirate Council

Authority control databases

International|

* VIAF
* WorldCat

National|

* United States

*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template