The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has begun lectures at Northwest University, Kano, after enrolling as a 200-level law student.
Photos which started trending on Wednesday captured the monarch when he was joining other undergraduates for classes on Tuesday.
Sanusi’s appearance in class comes days after the university offered him special admission into its Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in Common and Sharia Law.
According to the institution, the admission was granted in recognition of his vast experience in governance, economics and public service.
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Despite being a PhD holder and former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi has continued to champion education, social reform and intellectual engagement, remaining a prominent and often provocative voice in Nigeria’s public space.
Established in 2012, Northwest University is one of two universities owned by the Kano State Government.
