Emir of Dutse installed as Chancellor of Al-Istiqama University

_By Abbas Nazil_
The Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Muhammadu Hamim Nuhu Sanusi, has been installed as the Chancellor of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano State.
The Emir was inaugurated into his new role as the University’s second Chancellor during the colourful convocation ceremony held on Saturday in Sumaila
According to the university’s founder, Senator Abdulrahman Suleiman Kawu Sumaila, the decision to appoint the Emir of Dutse was based on his exceptional leadership qualities, dedication to public service, and ability to advance the university’s mission of academic excellence and moral integrity.
He emphasised that the Emir’s leadership would greatly benefit the institution by fostering both academic and infrastructural growth.
In his acceptance speech, Emir Muhammadu Hamim Nuhu Sanusi expressed gratitude for the honour and pledged his commitment to supporting the university’s vision.
He assured the university community of his dedication to working towards enhancing its academic standing while contributing to its overall development.
He also reiterated his intention to use his experience and influence to promote educational progress and innovation in Nigeria.
The appointment of the Emir of Dutse has been greeted with excitement and congratulatory messages from dignitaries, recognising his leadership and contributions to society.
In his message of felicitations, Alhaji Bashir Mohammed Dalhatu, the Wazirin Dutse, and Nigeria’s former Minister of Power and Steel congratulated the Emir of Dutse on his investiture.
Alhaji Dalhatu, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF)
stated that the recognition of Emir Sanusi’s leadership in such a significant role is an honour to the Dutse Emirate and the entire people of Jigawa State.
The legal luminary expressed best wishes for successful tenure and prayed Almighty Allah to grant the Emir of Dutse continued good health and ability to serve humanity effectively.
In his goodwill message, Alhaji Nasiru Haladu Danu, the Sardauna of Dutse and Tafida Babban Daura, commended Emir Muhammadu Hamim Nuhu Sanusi for his dedication to academic excellence and selfless service to humanity.
Alhaji Danu described the Emir as a source of pride for the people of Jigawa State and prayed to Allah to grant him good health, wisdom, and success in his new role.
Also, in a message of felicitations, the founder and CEO of NatureNews, Alhaji Aliu Akoshile, described the Emir of Dutse as a dynamic and visionary leader who is passionate about education and the environment.
Alhaji Akoshile said Emir Muhammadu Hamim Nuhu Sanusi, who is Chairman of Advisory Board of NatureNews newspaper, is playing a historic role in supporting a genre of journalism that promotes environmental awareness and sustainable development.
He said Al-Istiqama University was lucky to have Emir Sanusi as Chancellor at this time when quality leadership determines a university’s capacity to significantly contribute to nation-building.
The editor-in-chief also commended the founder of Al-Istiqama University, Senator Abdulrahman Suleiman Kawu Sumaila, for his huge investment and democratisation of education as well as his unwavering commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence.
He said Senator Sumaila is worthy of emulation, having laid a solid foundation for present and future generations of youths to fulfil their dreams and become useful members of the society.
The investiture of Emir Muhammadu Hamim Nuhu Sanusi marks a new chapter for Al-Istiqama University, with expectations that the Emir of Dutse’s leadership will contribute to the institution’s growth and further cement its reputation as a foremost citadel of learning and capacity development in Nigeria.