The Northern States Governors’ Forum on Thursday mourned the death of the Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmad Muhammad Sani II, and the Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State, His Royal Highness Alhaji Bello Sulaiman.
The Chairman of the forum and Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, expressed the governors’ condolences in a single message issued by the Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli.
Yahaya described the death of the Gumel Emir as “a profound loss to Jigawa State, the northern region and Nigeria.”
He said the late traditional ruler was respected for his wisdom, humility, peace-building efforts and commitment to the welfare and development of his people.
According to him, the late emir’s reign contributed significantly to the stability, unity and progress of the Gumel Emirate.
“Throughout his years on the throne, the late royal father made significant contributions to the stability, unity and progress of the Gumel Emirate, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire generations,” the governor said.
The NSGF chairman commiserated with the royal family, the people of Gumel Emirate, the Jigawa State Government and the people of the state over the loss.
He urged members of the royal family and the people of the emirate to sustain the values of peace, unity, service and community development associated with the late monarch.
Yahaya prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the late emir’s shortcomings, reward his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
Similarly, Yahaya, on behalf of the Northern governors, mourned the death of the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman.
He described the late emir as “a respected custodian of tradition and a committed leader” who devoted his five-year reign to the peace, unity and wellbeing of his subjects.
He said the death constituted a significant loss to the Zurmi Emirate, Zamfara State and the traditional institution in Northern Nigeria.
“The death of the royal father is a significant loss to the Zurmi Emirate, Zamfara State and the traditional institution in Northern Nigeria,” he said.
The governor also commiserated with the late emir’s family, the people of Zurmi Emirate, the Zamfara State Government and the people of the state.
He urged them to draw strength from the positive impact and enduring legacy of the deceased monarch.
Yahaya prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the late Emir Sulaiman’s shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
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