Emir Sanusi Mentions His Happiest Moment After Returning to School To Study Law
- The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, finds joy in teaching and studying law as a lifelong pursuit
- This marks Sanusi's third bachelor's degree, reflecting his commitment to education
- The monarch emphasises the law's crucial role in shaping society and governance
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Kano State - The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, said he experienced his greatest happiness in the classroom.
Emir Sanusi said he is happy either as a teacher or a student in the classroom.
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The first-class monarch, who has recently admitted to studying Common and Sharia Law, described learning as a lifelong process.
“I am at my happiest in the classroom, either studying or teaching, because it is a process of learning.”
As reported by The Punch, Sanusi stated this on Friday, January 23, 2026, after attending classes at Northwest University, Kano.
Recall that Emir Sanusi II greeted his lecturer after class, while the lecturer bowed in return at Northwest University, Kano.
The traditional ruler said that the law programme marks his third bachelor’s degree.
Recalling his earlier experiences as an undergraduate, he said:
“The first time I was at level 200 was in 1978, and the second time was in 1992. So, this is actually my third bachelor’s degree I’m going for.”
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said he decided to study law in fulfillment of a long-held personal ambition.
Emir Sanusi noted that pursuing a Law degree later in life is not unusual.
He disclosed that he had already gained new insights after only a few days in class.
“Law is a subject many people go to after retirement; People like General Obasanjo, Alex Ekwueme, Nasir el-Rufai, Osita Chidoka. So this is not strange at all. It is a subject that we all need to live with.
“The law is all over us. It is the law that holds society together.”
The monarch argued that law provides the framework that shapes human interactions, governance, and civic responsibility.
Emir Sanusi: Law Is fulfilment of lifelong dream
Recall that Emir of Kano enrolled for a Law degree at Northwest University, Kano, describing it as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream
He explained that despite holding advanced degrees, including a PhD, he had always wanted to study law, which he viewed as essential for a stable and just society.
Sanusi emphasised that his decision was driven by personal passion for learning and not linked to past court cases.
Emir Sanusi resumes lectures as a law undergraduate
Legit.ng earlier reported that Emir Sanusi resumed lectures at Northwest University, Kano, as a 200-level Law student.
The former CBN governor joined other students in class, signed the attendance register, and followed lectures quietly, drawing attention online.
Nigerians on social media praised the move as a strong example of lifelong learning and humility in leadership.
Source: Legit.ng
