Emir of Gusau is Dead; Pres. Jonathan, Tambuwal and others Mourns him

Emir of Gusau is Dead; Pres. Jonathan, Tambuwal and others Mourns him

Emir of Gusau, Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammad Kabir Dan passed on in the early hours of yesterday at the Turkish Hospital, Abuja. The President Goodluck Jonathan and speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Aminu Tambuwal paid tributes to the late royal father.

The late Emir, was the 14th ruler. He died at the age of 91, ruled for 31 years, leaving behind 22 children and many grand children. From official radio announcement, the funeral prayers of the late emir will be held in the state capital, Gusau.
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Prominent personalities expected to attend the funeral include the defence minister, Gen. Aliyu Gusau, the minister of state for finance, Ambassador Bashir Yuguda, Senator Ahmed Sani Yariman Bakura, Governor Yari Abubakar and many other dignitaries from within and outside the state.

In a statement issued yesterday by presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, he said:

“eternal rest and bless the people of Gusau with a worthy successor to the late emir who will build on his commendable legacies of progress and development”.

The statement made available to LEADERSHIP continued,

“President Jonathan joins them in mourning Alhaji Muhammad who was one of the longest serving traditional rulers in Nigeria, having been appointed district head of Gusau in 1984 before being upgraded to 2nd Class Emir in 1997 and 1st Class Emir three years later.

“The president believes that the late emir, who honoured him with the traditional title of Garkuwan Manoman Zamfara during his visit to the state on January 19, this year, will be missed by the people of Gusau whom he ruled with great wisdom and understanding for more than 30 years”.

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