In a rare blend of royalty and routine academic life, Muhammad Sanusi II, the emir of Kano, returned to a university classroom as he formally resumed lectures at Northwest University, Kano, as a Level 200 Law student.
Arriving early for lectures, the Emir was clad simply in a black flowing gown and a white head tie, blending seamlessly with fellow students. He sat quietly at the back of the lecture hall, sharing a three-seater desk with classmates as the session commenced.
His return to the classroom followed the completion of all required registration processes after the university extended him an offer of admission last week. The decision acknowledged his vast background in governance, economics, and public service, even as he chose to pursue formal legal training.
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Northwest University, Kano—a state-owned institution committed to advancing higher education in Northern Nigeria—has since become the latest chapter in the Emir’s lifelong engagement with learning.
Despite already holding a PhD and having served as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi II remains a prominent public intellectual, widely respected for his advocacy for education, reform, and youth development.
His presence on campus generated excitement among students, many of whom described the moment as both historic and motivating. One Level 200 Law student remarked anonymously, “Seeing someone of his status sitting in class with us reminds us that learning never truly ends.”
