Kano government delegation pays Condolence visit to Sultan over death of Sardaunan Sokoto

A delegation from the Kano State Government has paid a condolence visit to Sokoto State over the death of the Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday.

The delegation, led by the Deputy Governor of Kano State, H.E. Murtala Sule Garo, in the company of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim; the Emir of Rano, HRH Muhammad Isa Umar; the State APC Chairman, Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa; and the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji, among other senior government officials, visited the residence of the late Sardaunan Sokoto, where they delivered Governor Yusuf’s condolences to the family.

They were received by the deceased’s first son, Aminu Abubakar Alhaji, who appreciated the governor’s show of sympathy and solidarity.

The delegation also visited the Palace of the Sultan of Sokoto to convey Governor Yusuf’s condolences to His Eminence, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.

The Sultan thanked Governor Yusuf for the thoughtful gesture, describing it as a reflection of the unity and enduring brotherhood among the people of Northern Nigeria.

The delegation later proceeded to the Sokoto State Government House, where they were received by the Deputy Governor and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

They conveyed Governor Yusuf’s sympathy to the government and people of Sokoto State over the loss.

Governor Yusuf prayed for Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the late Sardaunan Sokoto, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and comfort his family, the Sultanate Council, and the people of Sokoto.

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Danmodi Appreciates Governor Yusuf’s Compassion Towards Jigawa People

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, the mother of Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Umar Namadi Danmodi, and his son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, and our dear son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, who died recently,” Governor Yusuf said in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday.

Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family and relatives, noting that Hajiya Maryam’s death had left a void that would be difficult to fill.

Speaking about Abdulwahab’s sudden demise, the governor recounted how the devastating news came shortly after they had laid Hajiya Maryam to rest.

“While we were still mourning the loss of our dear mother, I was shocked to receive the heartbreaking news of our son’s untimely death,” Governor Yusuf said.

In a statement signed by the Director General Media and Publicity Kano Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the Governor described the tragic sequence of events, recalling how Abdulwahab had actively participated in his mother’s funeral.

“I was with him during the funeral. Together, we laid Hajiya Maryam to rest. 

“He adjusted the grave and poured water over it. Later, he bid farewell to me and my entourage at the residence. 

“A few hours later, I was informed of his death in a ghastly accident,” Governor Yusuf narrated.

He prayed to Allah to grant them Aljannatul Firdaus and give the family the strength to bear the loss.

In his response, Governor Namadi expressed profound gratitude for Governor Yusuf’s support during this challenging time.

“I lack the words to express my appreciation for the compassion and support Governor Yusuf has shown to me and my family during these sorrowful days,” Governor Namadi said.

He reflected on the difficulty of losing both a mother and a first son in such quick succession but affirmed that life and death are decreed by Allah.

“No one departs this world before their time. Their time on earth had ended, and they answered the call of their Creator,” he said.

Governor Namadi praised Governor Yusuf’s magnanimity towards the family and the people of Jigawa, praying for Allah to reward him abundantly.