Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has approved the appointment of Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami as the new Emir of Zuru.

His appointment follows the death of Emir Muhammad Sani Sami Gomo II, who passed away on August 16, 2025, in London.

According to the state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Dutsin-Mari, Sami emerged winner after securing the highest votes from the Zuru Emirate election committee screening three candidates.

He urged the new Emir to lead with diligence and fear of God.

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Emir of Zuru of Kebbi dies at 81.

Kebbi State has been thrown into mourning following the death of the Emir of Zuru, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami (retd).

The emir passed away on Saturday night at the age of 81.

The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar-Dutsinmari, confirmed the monarch’s death in a statement released to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.

According to the statement, the Emir died in a London hospital after a brief illness.

He is survived by four wives and seven children.

In a condolence message, the Kebbi State Government expressed its deep grief over the passing of the revered traditional ruler, describing him as a respected leader whose contributions to peace and development in Zuru Emirate and Kebbi State will be remembered.

“The government extends its heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late Emir, the Zuru Emirate Council, the people of Zuru, and the entire people of Kebbi State.

“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus,” the statement read.

Details regarding the burial arrangements will be announced in due course.

President Tinubu has approved the appointment of 36 individuals to fill vacant positions on the governing boards of various federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria. Below is the list of appointees and their assigned institutions:

I. African Aviation and Aerospace University, Abuja
Hon. Chidi Nwogu – Member (Imo State)

II. University of Jos, Plateau State
Dr. Folashade Mulikat Kareem – Member (Kwara State)

III. Federal University of Technology, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa Ibom State
Dipe Olusina Adeniyi – Member (Lagos State)

IV. Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State
Akanimo Umoh – Member (Akwa Ibom State)

V. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State
Mr. Babatunde Usman Jinadu – Member (Lagos State)

VI. Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State
Chijioke Paul Okeifufe – Member (Enugu State)

VII. Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
Hon. Babatunde Olokun – Member (Ogun State)
Hon. Isah Ambaka – Member (Nasarawa State)

VIII. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
Dr. Olusegun Ategbole – Member (Ondo State)

IX. Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State
Hon. Isa Song – Member (Adamawa State)
Hon. Bernard Miko – Member (Rivers State)

X. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State
Mr. Muyideen Balogun – Member (Ogun State)

XI. Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State
Hon. Mayegun Yomi – Member (Lagos State)

XII. Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State
Hon. Abbas Braimah – Member (Edo State)

XIII. Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State
Dr. Adebimpe Adebajo – Member (Ondo State)

XIV. Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Borno State
Hon. Bawa Bwari – Member (Niger State)

XV. Federal University of Health Sciences, Katsina, Katsina State
Hon. Bello Bagudu – Member (Kebbi State)
Hon. Nasarawa Mani – Member (Katsina State)

XVI. Federal Polytechnic Isuochi, Umu-Nneochi, Abia State
Hon. Shehu Kagara – Member (Kaduna State)

XVII. Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State
Dr. Francis Ogbise – Member (Bayelsa State)

XVIII. Federal Polytechnic, Munguno, Borno State
Hon. Almajiri Geidam – Member (Yobe State)

XIX. Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Delta State
Rahila Ilegbodu – Member (Taraba State)

XX. National Institute of Construction Technology, Uromi, Edo State
Hon. Shehu Lambu – Member (Kano State)

XXI. Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo, Gombe State
Hon. Yusuf Bello Mai Adua – Member (Sokoto State)

XXII. Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa State
Saleh Mohammed – Member (Jigawa State)

XXIII. Federal Polytechnic, Daura, Katsina State
Hon. Adekola Aliu – Member (Osun State)

XXIV. Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State
Waidi Olajire Ayinla – Member (Osun State)

XXV. Federal Polytechnic, N’yak, Plateau State
Hon. Hashimu Abdullahi – Member (Sokoto State)

XXVI. Federal Polytechnic, Bali, Taraba State
Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar (At Ningi) – Member (Bauchi State)

XXVII. Federal College of Education, Gwoza, Borno State
Ibrahim Abba Geidam – Member (Yobe State)

XXVIII. Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State
Mohammed Nura – Member (Kebbi State)

XXIX. Federal College of Education (Technical), Isu, Ebonyi State
Hon. Abdulkadir Usman Global – Member (Kaduna State)

XXX. Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor, Edo State
Hon. Usman Balkore – Member (Sokoto State)

XXXI. Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue State
Hon. Goodluck Opiah – Member (Imo State)

XXXII. Federal College of Education, Omoku, Rivers State
Hon. Bassey Etim – Member (Akwa Ibom State)
Hon. Chris Eta – Member (Cross River State)
Hon. Shuaib Yahaya – Member (Katsina State)

XXXIII. Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State
Hon. Sani M. Anka – Member (Zamfara State)

XXXIV. Federal College of Education (Technical), Keana, Nasarawa State
Hon. Yusuf Dikko – Member (Jigawa State)

XXXV. Federal College of Education, Ilawe, Ekiti State
Hon. Deacon Taiye – Member (Kwara State)

XXXVI. Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State
Hon. Isa Lawal Doro – Member (Katsina State)