Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, at their residence in Sokoto State to sympathize with them over his demise.
A statement signed by the chief press secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim said the farmer Governor in an interview with newsmen described the passing of the late Elder Statesman as not only a loss to Sokoto State but the Country in general.
He described him as a father figure, very caring and religious adding that, he was also a brainard Scholar who was dedicated to Islam and the society and was known for his vast knowledge about Quran and other religious books.
Farmer Bago equally acknowledged that the late Sardaunan Sokoto lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation and will be greatly missed.
He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives the deceased, grants him Jannatul Firdaus, and give the entire family the strength and patience to bear the irreparable loss.
The farmer Governor was also at the Palace of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III to commiserate with the Sultanate over the passing of Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji.
Farmer Bago accompanied by the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and other top government officials, extended his heartfelt sympathies and offered some words of comfort as well as prayed for Allah’s guidance, protection, and blessings upon the nation and its leaders.
Farmer Governor Umaru Bago paid similar visit to the family of late Hajiya Kande Wushishi, wife of the late General M.I.Wushishi to commiserate with them in Kaduna.
The farmer Governor who urged the family to take the demise of Hajiya Kande in good faith, prayed that Allah gives the entire Wushishi family the strength and patience to bear the loss.
He was also at the family residence of his bosom friend Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim (Dan Alhaji) to condole with him over the demise of his mother,Hajiya Zainab.
The farmer Governor who admitted the pain of losing a mother encouraged his friend not to relent in praying for her and urged the family to hold on to the legacies she left behind.
Prayers were offered for the repose of her soul and other departed souls.
