Muhammadu Sanusi: Ex-Kano emir arrives Kaduna, welcomed by El-Rufai- Muhammadu Sanusi has stepped on the northern soil five months after his controversial removal - The former Emir of Kano visited Kaduna state in a courtesy visit to his long-time friend Governor Nasir El-Rufai - The former CBN governor was welcomed by a massive crowd who joined his motorcade PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Barely five months after he was given a marching order as the Emir of Kano state, Muhammadu Sanusi II on Sunday, August 23, returned to the north. The former emir arrived Kaduna state amid fanfare as a crowd of supporters joined his motorcade in euphoria as he headed to the Kaduna state government house. The arrival of the former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was announced by Governor Nasir El-Rufai on his Twitter page. Recommended for you Baby with "big nose" becomes beautiful girl after 1 year, her transformatio... "Malam Nasir Elrufai has welcomed HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, and thanked him for making Kaduna the first place he is visiting since relocating to Lagos in March. HRH Sanusi told Malam Nasir El-Rufai that he is grateful to have in him a friend he can always count on. He thanked the governor for standing by him and assured that he will do his best as Vice Chairman of Kaduna Investment Promotion Agency is the One-Stop Investment (KADIPA) and Chancellor of the Kaduna State University, KASU," the tweet read. Legit.ng recalls that in March, 2020, Sanusi fell down the pecking order with Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state and was subsequently was dethroned, with Aminu Ado Bayero immediately announced the new emir. Sanusi was banished to Awe in Nasarawa state but his exile was overturned and deemed illegal by the court pronouncement. The former CBN governor late returned to Lagos in the company of Governor El-Rufai, his long-time friend, who prior to the Lagos return named him as the chancellor of Kaduna State University. Recommended for you "Ngbó, they say you carry belle": Denrele Edun celebrates Yemi Alade, revea... The visit is Sanusi's first return to any northern state since his removal from the throne. Watch video of his arrival HERE. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Muhammadu Sanusi has gone back to school after the former monarch was offered a fellowship programme at Oxford University. The development was announced by the varsity's management committee of the African studies after the former emir's request was granted. Sanusi will resume in the centre in October for the 2020-2021 academic year and use the period to write a book based on his experience as a banker, public analyst, economy expert and former CBN governor. Nigeria Latest News: Emir Sanusi Says Mosques Should be Converted into Schools | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Muhammadu Sanusi has stepped on the northern soil five months after his controversial removal - The former Emir of Kano visited Kaduna state in a courtesy visit to his long-time friend Governor Nasir El-Rufai - The former CBN governor was welcomed by a massive crowd who joined his motorcade PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Nigeria Latest News: Emir Sanusi Says Mosques Should be Converted into Schools