By Anwar Usman
A Senator representing Bauchi North in Bauchi State, Sen. Abdul Ning said Northern Nigeria needs urgent advice from the Kano emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to address numerous obstacles facing the region.
This is contained in a statement by the Emir’s Chief of Staff and Danburan of Kano, Mannir Bayero.
According to the statement, Ningi made the statement while receiving the Emir on a condolence visit at the palace of the late Sarkin Ningi, Inusa Danyaya, who passed away recently.
“Emir Sanusi is a driving force and epitome of knowledge that should be a rallying point if the Northern region is ready to address its problems.
“Every tribe and ethnic groups that are today’s Nigeria is happy and full of thankfulness for the Emir’s contribution to the upliftment of the common man and his leadership style that has been carried out with knowledge and wisdom.”
He added that, “We are full of praises and prayers to the Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II for putting his people first than anything, and also his care and concerns for the growth of Northern Nigeria.
“We have a leader in him that we will rally around to get it right.Ningi reminded all that Northern Nigeria of today is seriously in a quagmire and needs urgent cooperation and unity of its citizens to overcome the challenges bedevilling the region.”