Hameem Nuhu Sanusi

Muhammad Hamim Nuhu Sanusi (also spelled Hameem or Hameen; born 26 February 1979), CFR, is a Nigerian traditional ruler who has been the Emir of Dutse (the capital of Jigawa State) since 5 February 2023. He succeeded his father, Nuhu Muhammadu Sanusi, the previous Emir, who died on 31 January 2023.

Early life and education Sanusi was born on 26 February 1979 and spent his early years in Kano State. He relocated to Jigawa State in 1995 after his father became Emir of Dutse. He attended Kano Capital School and Airforce Primary School for his primary education, then Crescent International School and Federal Government College Kano for secondary education. He later studied in Malaysia, obtaining bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Monash University (Sunway Campus). He completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the National Assembly in Abuja in 2006.

He was awarded the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) in 2023.

Early life and education Muhammad Hameem Nuhu Sunusi's educational journey began in Kano, where he attended Kano Capital School and later Airforce Primary School for his nursery and primary education. He continued his secondary education at Crescent International and later graduated from Federal Government College Kano. Following his basic education, he pursued higher studies abroad, earning both a first degree and a master's degree from a Malaysian university. In 2006, he completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the National Assembly in Abuja upon returning to Nigeria. He held the title Dan Iyan Dutse before he became Emir in 2023. He was awarded the National honor Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on 28 May 2023 by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Career Muhammad Hameem Nuhu Sunusi embarked on an entrepreneurial career initially but later transitioned into the field of engineering, a passion he had held for a long time. He Was the Head of business development at Bilyak Consulting from 2007 to 2011. He also worked with SMD Consulting from 2011 to 2016 as Head of the Northern Region before he finally became the managing director of HMS Energies Limited.