Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has expressed profound sadness over the death of the Emir of Zazzau Dr. Shehu Idris saying, Nigeria has lost one of its most revered traditional giants.
Masari who said this in statement signed by his Director General Media Abdu Labaran added that, the death of the leading monarch, whom he described as one of the last greats, is a devastating loss for Nigeria, coming at a time when the nation is faced by many threatening challenges.
According to the statement, “The loss of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Zazzau at this material time, is most devastating, because it has come at a time when his vast experience, influence and global network of friends and associates are very much needed to help the nation navigate itself out of the current economic, security and social woes buffeting it”.
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Labaran further stated that Late Idris was a man of compassion, peace, and clear perspectives, adding that his death has created a huge vacuum that will be difficult to fill, as the impact will be felt beyond the shores of Nigeria.
“His was a voice that had listening ears even beyond the shores of Nigeria, and had made good use of his contacts to advance the nation’s interests”, the statement read.
While extending condolences to President Muhammadu Buhari, the Governor and people of Kaduna State and the immediate family of the late monarch on behalf of himself and people of Katsina State, Governor Masari urged the bereaved to take consolation in the fact that the deceased had lived a fulfilled life worthy of emulation.
Editor : Ena Agbanoma
