The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Sunday declared that any monarch without education lacks value, insisting that knowledge must take precedence over traditional authority.
Sanusi made the remark during the Hawan Nasarawa Durbar held at the Government House in Kano as part of activities marking the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria stressed that education remains the bedrock of effective leadership and personal development, warning against placing royal status above intellectual growth.
“A king who acquires education attains greater dignity, but a king without education—his entire kingship is worthless,” he said.
The monarch also used the occasion to defend his recent return to academic pursuits, dismissing speculations that the decision was influenced by ongoing legal issues.
“My return to school is not because of court matters, but to encourage others,” Sanusi stated.
He urged critics to recognise the importance of continuous learning, noting that education enhances leadership capacity and societal respect.
“Those criticising my return to school should understand that education comes before kingship,” he added.
Sanusi, however, commended the Kano State Government for the recognition accorded to the emirate, describing it as a sign of respect for traditional institutions.
The Hawan Nasarawa Durbar, a key feature of Sallah celebrations in Kano, was held in a modified format this year following government directives aimed at ensuring peace and security across the state.
His comments come amid growing national conversations on the role of education in strengthening leadership within Nigeria’s traditional institutions.
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