The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has approved the appointment of retired Air Marshal Mohammed Dikko Umar as the Sarkin Fulanin Ja’idanawa.
The appointment, which takes effect from April 22, 2026, was conveyed in an official letter signed by Aliyu Ibrahim Ahmed, the Matawallen Kano and Senior Councillor of the Kano Emirate Council.
According to the letter issued from the council’s secretariat in Kano, the appointment followed the death of the former titleholder, who passed away on April 14, 2026.
The council stated that the Emir expressed confidence in the ability of the new appointee to contribute to the growth and development of the emirate.
“His Highness congratulates you and hopes that you will use your wealth of experience to contribute to the development of Kano Emirate and Kano State,” the letter read.
The Emirate Council also offered prayers for the new titleholder, asking for divine guidance as he takes on his new responsibilities.
