Northwest University, Kano, has granted the Emir of Kano, Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II, special admission into its Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme, combining Common Law and Sharia studies.
The approval, which places the monarch directly into Level 200, was confirmed in an official correspondence issued by the university’s Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records.
In a letter dated January 12, 2026, and signed by the Head of the Directorate, Jafaru Muhammad, on behalf of the Registrar, the institution formally conveyed the decision.
The document indicated that the Emir’s admission followed a special application and was granted after he met the necessary requirements.
Details of the admission letter were made public by former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, who shared the document on his X handle.
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The letter read: “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 university further clarified that the admission is conditional upon the Emir’s adherence to the institution’s established rules and regulations as outlined in the Northwest University Student Handbook.
Northwest University, Kano, is a state-owned tertiary institution offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in disciplines such as law, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
The development adds to the academic credentials of Dr. Sanusi, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and an accomplished scholar, who has continued to pursue intellectual and educational interests alongside his traditional leadership role.
