The 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Mohammed, has met with the Niger military leaders who staged a coup two weeks ago.

The former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor made this known after a visit to President Bola Tinubu to brief him on his mediation efforts in resolving the political crisis in the neighbouring country.

His meeting with the Niger coup leaders comes after unsuccessful efforts by the representatives of the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS), African Union, and a top US diplomat.

According to Sanusi, the crisis in Niger is not one to leave to the government alone as Nigerians and Nigeriens need to be involved in finding a solution.

He clarified that he made the peace move of his own volition using his personal contacts, adding that he would continue to do his best as a leader.

Meanwhile, ECOWAS leaders are set to meet today Thursday on the crisis in Niger, whose military rulers have defied its ultimatum to cede power or face possible military action.

The summit is to be held in Abuja, Nigeria whose President is the current ECOWAS chairman.