Emir Sanusi Makes It Compulsory For Traditional Rulers To Undergo Drug Test

Emir Enforces Drug Test For Kano Traditional Rulers

All traditional leaders in Kano State have been compelled by the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, to undergo drug test in order to lead by example.

Sanusi, stated this at a 1-day sensitization workshop against drug abuse organised by Daily Trust newspaper in Kano State yesterday.

Represented by Turakin Kano, Alhaji Abdullahi Lamido Sanusi, the emir said, “I started with myself and then directed all district heads, village heads and ward heads to also undergo same test.”

Emir Sanusi said the Kano emirate council had made drug test mandatory before title is conferred, adding that, “anybody that is found to be drug addict that person has automatically disqualified himself. This is the tradition in Kano emirate council. I introduced this so that I can lead by example.”

The Emir took the opportunity to call on parents to always keep eyes on their children as, charity always begins at home.

He also urged the government to map out strategies to curtail the menace of drug abuse in the society.

“The menace of drug abuse is another Boko Haram. It is a serious challenge not only to those in the corridors of power but to every right-thinking person,” Sanusi and cautioned youth to desist from any act capable of leading them into drug abuse.