The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has stated that his decision to enroll for a Law degree at Northwest University, Kano, marks the “fulfillment of a lifelong dream to study the discipline,” which he views as “central to building a stable and just society.”
Speaking after attending a lecture on Thursday, the Emir clarified that although he holds advanced degrees, including a PhD, he has long desired to study law.
This marks his “third bachelor’s degree,” following his initial study of Economics at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
“I have always said that the classroom is my default. I am happiest when I am studying or teaching,” the Emir shared.
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He described law as a subject that “is all around us,” noting that “It is the safeguard for a decent and stable society.”
He dismissed claims that his academic pursuit was motivated by his “past court cases,” insisting his interest is purely “personal and intellectual.”
He remarked, “The day you don’t have law and order, the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must.”
Regarding his choice of institution, Sanusi explained his desire to support a university owned by his state.
“We tend to underestimate our own teachers, but they attained the same levels of education as those abroad,” he said, adding, “What is the point of studying British law when you are not going to live there?”
The Emir also detailed how he manages his dual roles: “I am a student in the morning and an Emir in the afternoon.” He attends classes on “Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,” while reserving “Mondays and Fridays” for official palace duties.
He noted that “The university has been flexible enough to accommodate my schedule,” allowing him to “join virtually” when necessary.
Reflecting on the environment, he noted that while he “sat on wooden benches in the 1970s,” he is now “impressed by the discipline and seriousness of the students.”
He encouraged all Nigerians to pursue “lifelong learning,” stating, “Nobody is too young or too old to go to school.”
Sanusi concluded by urging the private sector and the government to prioritize “human capital” by investing in “infrastructure such as information technology, uninterrupted power supply and staff welfare.”
He emphasized that for him, “this is a personal quest, but also a message to society that education must be a priority.”
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