Faith & Community
Distinguished
Muhammadu Sanusi II
born 1961
Central bank governor turned Emir of Kano
Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Nigeria Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
He governed Nigeria's central bank, blew the whistle on missing oil billions, was removed for it, and became Emir of Kano.
Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II is among Nigeria's most prominent traditional rulers, as Emir of Kano.
He had earlier served as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
He had earlier served as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
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