Gov. El-Rufa’i condoles with Emir of Zazzau over brother’s death
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Condolence
By Mohammed Lawal
Zaria (Kaduna State), Feb. 20, 2017 (NAN) Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State on Monday condoled with the Emir of Zazzau, Dr Shehu Idris, over the death of his younger brother, Alhaji Akilu Idris.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idris died on Sunday in Zaria at the age of 72, after a protracted illness.
Commiserating with the Royal Father in his palace in Zaria, El-Rufai described the deceased as a hard working person who had not only contributed towards the development of Zazzau emirate, but also Kaduna State and the nation at large.
“Dan Isa had contributed and facilitated in smooth flow of government policies and programmes.
“Apart from that, the deceased had also played a vital role which culminated in the success of our election in 2015.
“It is of course a great loss to the nation. We pray God in His infinite mercy will make Jannatil Firdaus be his final abode,” he prayed.
Responding, the Emir thanked El-Rufa’i, adding that the governor was known for his kindness and cordial relationship with both traditional institutions and people at large.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akilu Idris was until his death, a traditional tittle holder of “Dan Isan Zazzau” in Zazzau Emirate Council..(NAN)
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Edited by Shittu Obassa
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