From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad Mika’ilu (Sami Gomo III), over the death of Hajiya Hajara Hussaini, popularly known as Innar Manir, mother of the Managing Director of Zuru Building and Construction Company (ZBCC), Alhaji Adamu Hussaini.
The Governor described the death of Hajiya Hajara Hussaini as a great loss not only to her immediate family but also to the people of Kebbi State.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Aljannatul Firdaus and to comfort the bereaved family.
“As Muslims, we all know that every soul shall taste death; therefore, we must accept the will of Almighty Allah,” the Governor said.
He urged the family of the deceased to accept the loss as an act ordained by Allah and encouraged them to continue praying for her soul.
Governor Aliyu also commended the cordial relationship between the people of Sokoto and Kebbi States and pledged to sustain and strengthen the existing bond between the two states.
According to a statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, special prayers were offered for the repose of the soul of Hajiya Hajara Hussaini and other departed souls during the visit.
Hajiya Hajara Hussaini died last Sunday at the age of 84 after a prolonged illness.
She is survived by six children, including Alhaji Adamu Hussaini, Managing Director of Zuru Building and Construction Company (ZBCC), and Dr. Manir Hussaini. She was later buried according to Islamic rites.
Those who accompanied the Governor on the condolence visit included the APC leader in Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko; Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Goronyo; and Hon. Nasiru Shehu, who represents Bodinga, Dange-Shuni and Tureta Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
Others were the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Dadi Adare; Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Jabbi Shagari; Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Alkali; and the Special Adviser on Urban and Regional Planning Board, Alhaji Sanusi Tukur Faru.
Also on the entourage were the Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs, Alhaji Faruku Labbo; Senior Special Assistant on Legal and Administration, Barrister Gandi Umar Muhammad (mni); District Head of Gidan Bubu, Alhaji Muhammad Gidado; Managing Director of Karma Guest Inn, Alhaji Ahmad Gohe Tafida; APC State Financial Secretary, Alhaji Nasiru Italy; and Chairman of the Young Traders Association, Alhaji Bashar Nuhu, among other dignitaries.