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Muhammad Sanusi II
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His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II is the fourteenth Emir of Kano and Khalifa of the Tijjaniya Sufi order in Nigeria. A former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, he has extensive experience in economic policy, financial reform, and governance. He is an advocate for girls’ education, women’s empowerment, and sustainable development, having served as a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Advocate since 2019. He founded the Muhammad Sanusi II SDG Initiative, which supports teachers and promotes inclusive education across sub-Saharan Africa. His work bridges Islamic leadership, economic development, education, and social reform.