Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II (CON) is the 14th Emir of Kano who was crowned on 8 June 2014. Prior to Emir Sanusi's accession to the throne, he launched a distinguished banking career in 1985. Holding top positions at First Bank of Nigeria, including Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, his banking career culminated in the governorship of the Central Bank of Nigeria in June 2009. The Emir is a graduate of King's College, Lagos, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (where also taught Economics), and Africa International University, Khartoum, Sudan.