Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has approved the appointment of Alhaji Muhammad Hameem Sunsi as the new Emir of Dutse.
He succeeds Alhaji Nuru Muhammad Sunusi, his father, who died in an Abuja hospital, last week.
It was gathered that Dutse Emirate Kingmakers had unanimously selected the new emir among the three contenders for the royal seat
A statement from the Emirate Council said the name of the new Emir was forwarded to Jigawa State Council of Chiefs which also approved the decision of the Kingmakers, but sent names of the other two contestants to governor for his approval.
“Subsequently the Governor has approved Muhammad Hameem Nuhu Sanusi as the New Emir of Dutse with effect from today 05/02/2023,” the statement read.
Until his appointment as Emir of Dutse, Alh. Hameem Nuhu Sanusi held the title of Dan’iyan Dutse.
The new Emir has been a Managing Director of HMS energy limited. He has worked with SMD consulting from 2011 to 2016 as Head of Northern Region.
Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Sanusi was a Head of business development at Bilyak consulting from 2007 to 2011.
Born in 1979, Alh. Hameem Nuhu Sanusi studied BSC and Masters Degree at Monash University (MUFY) Sunway college campus, Malaysia.
