Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state mourns the death of the Emir of Zazzau, Shehu Idris, who passed away on Sunday, at a hospital in Kaduna state, describing the death as a national tragedy and monumental blow to the nation’s traditional institution and system.
“We lost a national hero, in the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, who is an embodiment of humility, discipline, respect, statesmanship and exemplary leadership.
His death leaves an indelible mark in the history of the Nigerian nation state,” he mourns.
He said “It is with sad note and deep sense of agony that we received the demise of this rare gem and a traditional leader of high repute with respectful global touch, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris.”
Governor Ganduje prayed for the reposed soul of the Emir on behalf of the government and people of Kano state, to the families of the late Emir, the Kaduna state government and Zazzau Emirate.
“We pray Allah’s Blessing and Forgiveness for the reposed soul of the great Emir. May Allah forgive all his shortcomings and reward his good deeds abundantly. May Allah continue to look after them till eternity,” he prayed.
