Governor Dauda Lawal has commiserated with the people of Zamfara state over the death of the Emir of Gusau, Dr. Ibrahim Bello.
The Emir passed away at the age of 71 on Friday morning in Abuja after a protracted illness.
In a statement issued to newsmen by the Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, Governor Lawal described the Emir's death as a personal loss, noting that, he was a supportive royal father and a capable leader who dedicated himself to making Zamfara State better.
"I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of our father, His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau.
Dr Lawal expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Zamfara State Council of Chiefs, immediate and extended families of the late Emir, Gusau emirate, as well as the entire people of Zamfara State.
"His Highness's passing is a huge loss for the people of Zamfara State, as well as for the North and Nigeria as a whole.
"The late royal father dedicated 10 years of serving the people after becoming the 15th Emir of Gusau on 16 March 2015.
According to the Governor, the late Emir has led with commitment, dedication, and a strong sense of faith.
"The late Emir was an accomplished civil servant who rose to the highest position of Permanent Secretary during his service in old Sokoto and Zamfara states.
"I have lost a confidant and a father whose wisdom guides me and other state leaders. May the Almighty Allah (T) forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah."
