By Peter Dansu The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, on Tuesday quietly returned to the classroom as he resumed academic activities ...
By Peter Dansu
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, on Tuesday quietly returned to the classroom as he resumed academic activities at Northwest University, Kano, this time as a Level 200 Law student.
Dressed modestly in a black long gown and white turban, the Emir joined other undergraduates for lectures without fanfare. He sat at the back of the class on a three seater desk, attentively following the session alongside his classmates, drawing admiration for his humility and focus.
His return to formal study follows a special admission offer extended to him by the university last week into the Bachelor of Laws programme in Common and Sharia Law. The institution explained that the decision was in recognition of his vast experience in governance, economics and public service.
Northwest University, established in 2012, is one of the two universities owned by the Kano State Government and has continued to grow in academic profile within the state.
Despite already holding a PhD, the Emir’s decision to pursue a law degree has been widely praised as a strong statement on the importance of lifelong learning. A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi remains one of the country’s most influential public intellectuals, known for his deep knowledge of economics and finance as well as his consistent advocacy for education and social reform.
His presence on campus generated excitement among younger students, many of whom described the moment as inspiring and symbolic. To them, seeing a traditional ruler and respected national figure return to the classroom reinforced the message that learning has no age limit and that education remains a lifelong pursuit.
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