The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has added another feather to his academic cap by earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
The Independent Mirror reports that the ceremony, held on Thursday at Friends House, London, drew select friends and prominent Nigerians invited by the traditional ruler to witness what he described as “a significant milestone” in his academic journey.
In his invitation card, Emir Sanusi wrote that his doctoral thesis, titled “Codification of Islamic Family Law as an Instrument of Social Reform: A Case Study of the Emirate of Kano and Comparison with the Kingdom of Morocco,” reflects his “deep personal and scholarly commitment to legal reform within Islamic societies.”
The Vice-Chancellor presided over the main graduation ceremony at 2:00 PM, where Sanusi formally received his doctoral degree.
Sanusi, who now goes by the title Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, Sarkin Kano, expressed joy at the academic feat and noted that it would be “an honour” to have friends and associates join him in celebrating.
Also, security analyst and Senior Fellow of the Extremism Policy Unit at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Bulama Bukarti, bagged his PhD in Law from SOAS, University of London.
The event was attended by dignitaries, including Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, Sagir Koki, member representing Kano Municipal in the House of Representatives, among others.
