1The Emir of Rano in Kano State, Alhaji Muhammadu Isah Umaru (Autan Bawo), has conferred the title of Durbin Rano on Senator U.Ok. Umar.2In a letter asserting the appointment, Malam Isyaku Wada, the Performing Secretary of the Rano Emirate Council, confirmed the Emirate Council’s choice.3“His Royal Highness, the Emir of Rano, Ambassador (Dr.) Alhaji Muhammadu Isah Umar (Autan Bawo No. 19), with the consent of the Rano Emirate Council members, confers on you the title of Durbin Rano and appoints you as a member of the Emirate Council. This honor acknowledges your contributions to nationwide service and efforts in selling peace,” the letter acknowledged.4Senator U.Ok. Umar, a determine in Kano’s political sphere, served within the Nigeria Immigration Service for 30 years, reaching the place of Performing Comptroller Common earlier than retiring in 2000.5He later served as a Senator representing Kano South below the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) from 2003.6The turbaning ceremony will probably be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, on the Rano Palace.
