Northwest University, Kano (NWU), has granted a special admission to the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Aminu Sanusi, into its Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Common Law and Shariah degree programme.
The approval was communicated in an official letter dated January 12, 2026, issued by the university’s Office of the Registrar through the Directorate of Examinations, Admissions and Records.
The letter, signed on behalf of the Registrar by the Head of the Directorate, Jafaru Sule Muhammad, confirmed that the Emir met the university’s requirements for special consideration.
According to the letter, Sanusi has been admitted into the Faculty of Law at Level 200, indicating direct entry into the programme rather than admission at the conventional entry level. The admission takes effect from the 2024/2025 academic session.
“With reference to your application for special admission into this University, I write to convey the University’s approval of your admission into Northwest University, Kano after satisfying the University requirements for special consideration,” the letter stated.
“Accordingly, you have been accepted for admission into the LL.B. Common Law and Shariah degree programme in the Faculty of Law, Level 200, with effect from the 2024/2025 Academic Session.”
The university noted that the admission is subject to strict compliance with the rules and regulations contained in the Northwest University Student Handbook.
The newly admitted student was also directed to complete all required registration procedures across relevant units, including the ICT Unit, Bursary Department, Faculty/Department, University Library, and the Student Affairs Division.
Northwest University, Kano, is a state-owned institution offering programmes in law and other disciplines, with admissions governed by established academic and administrative regulations.
