The Emir of Kano, Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been granted a special admission into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Common Law and Sharia programme at the Northwest University, Kano.
The approval was conveyed in an official letter dated January 12, 2026, and signed by the Head of Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records of the university, Jafaru Muhammad, for the Registrar of the institution.
The former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, who made this through a letter posted on his X handle on Thursday, 15 January, 2026, said the special admission followed an application submitted by the Emir and was approved after he satisfied the university’s requirements for special consideration.
According to the letter, the admission places him at Level 200 in the Faculty of Law, with effect from the 2024/2025 academic session.
“With reference to your application for special admission into this University, I write to convey the University approval of your admission into Northwest University, Kano after satisfying the University requirements for special consideration.
“Accordingly, you have been accepted for admission into LL.B. Common Law and Sharia degree programme in the Faculty of Law, Level 200, with effect from 2024/2025 Academic Session.,” the letter stated.
The institution noted that the admission is subject to the Emir’s compliance with the rules and regulations contained in the Northwest University Student Handbook.
The institution further requested the Emir to complete his registration by reporting to relevant units of the university, including the Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records, ICT Unit, Bursary Department, Faculty/Department, University Library, and Student Affairs Division.
Northwest University, Kano is a state-owned tertiary institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including law, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
