Aminu Ado Bayero was the 15th Emir of Kano, but was dethroned due to the review of the Kano Emirate bill by the Kano State House of Assembly.
Let’s delve into some details in the life of Aminu Ado Bayero, the embattled Emir.
Early Life and Background
Born on the 21st of August, 1961, to the family of Ado Bayero, the 14th Emir of Kano, Aminu has lived all is live around royalty and is also siblings with the Emir of Bichi, Nasir Ado Bayero.
– Early Islamic Education
Aminu Ado Bayero received his early Islamic education at home, where he learned the Qur’an, Islamic jurisprudence, and Hadith.
– Primary Education: He attended Kofar Kudu Primary School.
– Secondary Education: He proceeded to Government College, Birnin Kudu after his primary education.
– Higher Education: Bayero bagged a degree in Mass Communication at the Bayero University Kano.
After graduating, HRH Aminu Ado Bayero went for his mandatory one-year NYSC in Benue State where he served at the Nigeria Television Authority, Makurdi.
He also attended Flying College in Oakland, California, where he trained as a flight engineer.
Career and Offices Held
Aminu Ado Bayero has had a diverse career and work life that spans various roles and responsibilities. Here’s an overview of his professional journey:
– Public Relations Officer: He began his career as a public relations officer at Kabo Air, an airline company.
– Flight Engineer: After his stint in public relations, he trained and worked as a flight engineer.
– Traditional Titles: Aminu Bayero held several traditional titles before becoming the Emir of Kano. In 1990, he was appointed Dan Majen Kano and district head of Dala by his father, Ado Bayero. He was promoted to Dan Buram Kano in the same year, and in 1992, he became Turakin Kano. By 2000, he was promoted to Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida Kano.
– Chairman of the Kano Emirate Durbar Committee: He served as the chairman of the Kano emirate durbar committee, which is responsible for organizing the traditional Durbar festival.
– Emir of Bichi: In 2019, he was appointed as the Emir of Bichi by the governor of Kano State.
– Emir of Kano: Aminu Ado Bayero ascended to the throne as the Emir of Kano on March 9, 2020, following the deposition of his nephew Muhammad Sanusi II.
– Chancellor: He is also the chancellor of the University of Calabar.
Wives and Children
Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Fulani Emir of Kano, has a family that reflects both tradition and modernity.
– Wife
Bayero recently married a second wife named Hauwa’u Adamu Abdullahi Dikko. The union with his long-term girlfriend was reported late last year, bringing the number of his wives to 2. His first wife remains unnamed as she seem uninterested in the public space.
– Children
Bayero has four children from his first marriage. However, specific details about their names and ages are not provided as well.
His siblings include his eldest brother Sanusi Ado Bayero, and Nasiru Ado Bayero, who is the Emir of Bichi.
The marriage and family life of Aminu Ado Bayero exemplify the intersection of tradition, leadership, and personal relationships in his role as an emir and a family man.
