The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has approved the appointment of the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage (retd.), as the new Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa.
According to the statement, the decision reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening the synergy between Nigeria’s traditional institutions and its centres of higher learning.
“By entrusting Emir Bage with the chancellorship, Northwest University, Kano, continues its tradition of drawing from Nigeria’s most accomplished and principled leaders to serve in ceremonial and advisory capacities,” the statement added.
Yusuf also said that appointing a retired Supreme Court Justice and revered traditional ruler aligns with the university’s values of excellence and national development.
“Governor Yusuf underscored that appointing a retired Supreme Court Justice and revered traditional ruler reflects the university’s dedication to excellence, integrity, and national development,” it stated.
The statement described the Emir as a leader with a sterling record of fairness and deep social engagement.
“The governor further highlighted Emir Bage’s sterling record of fairness, deep social engagement, and leadership—qualities expected to inspire the university community and help steer the institution toward greater achievements,” the statement added.
Born on June 22, 1956, in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Justice Bage holds a diploma and an LLB from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1981.
He began his legal career as a magistrate in 1982, became a High Court Judge in 1992, joined the Court of Appeal in 2007, and was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2017.
He ascended the throne as the 17th Emir of Lafia in March 2019, following the death of Emir Isa Mustapha Agwai I.
The appointment letter was presented to the Emir on Friday by the Chairman of the University Council, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, alongside the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mukhtar Atiku Kurawa.
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