By Usman Usman Garba
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the District Head of Takai, Alhaji Ibrahim Sani Gaya, who passed away in Kano at the age of 100.
The late traditional ruler was one of Kano State’s most senior and longest-serving traditional title holders, having served for 67 years, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of dedication, leadership and service to his community.
Governor Yusuf described the deceased as a respected traditional institution custodian whose long years of service contributed significantly to maintaining peace, unity and cultural heritage in Kano State.
The Governor noted that his death represents a great loss to the people of Takai, the Kano Emirate and the entire state, particularly given his experience and contributions to traditional leadership over several decades.
Alhaji Ibrahim Sani Gaya was also the elder brother of Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, a former Governor of Kano State and former Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District.
Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the Gaya family, the people of Takai and all those affected by the loss, praying that Almighty Allah forgives the deceased’s shortcomings and grants him Aljannatul Firdaus.
He also prayed that Allah grants the bereaved family and the people of Kano State the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
