The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has donated the sum of 5 million naira to the family of the late Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, who passed away last Thursday in Abuja after a brief illness.
Dr. Matawalle, who is currently on a national assignment overseas, expressed deep regret over his inability to personally attend the funeral, which took place the same day in Gusau.
In a statement by the APC Publicity Secretary in Zamfara State, Yusuf Idris Gusau saud In addition to the cash donation, the minister also provided the bereaved family with 20 bags of rice, 10 bags of millet, 10 bags of maize, and 10 bags of guinea corn as part of his support.
A high-powered delegation led by Senator Hassan Muhammad Nasiha, former Deputy Governor of Zamfara State during Matawalle’s administration, was sent to deliver the donations and offer condolences on behalf of the minister.
Dr. Matawalle described the late Emir as a leader of exceptional character, who remained accessible and compassionate throughout his reign. He recalled the Emir’s legacy of raising and educating numerous orphans, many of whom have grown to become productive members of society.
“The passing of the Emir has created a vacuum that will be difficult to fill,” Matawalle stated, while praying to Almighty Allah to grant him Jannatul Firdaus and give the family the strength to bear the loss.
Receiving the delegation and items on behalf of the family, the District Head of Sunami, Alhaji Mainasara Bello Ciroman Gusau, expressed gratitude to the minister for what he described as a timely and generous gesture. He added that the Emirate would always remember Matawalle’s respect and support for the traditional institution, especially during his tenure as governor.
The delegation included several prominent personalities, including Ibrahim Umar Dangaladima, APC State Secretary, Bashir Idris Ataka, APC Welfare Secretary, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, APC Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Maigandi Danmalikin Gidan Goga, SA Political to the Minister among others.
Similarly, Sheikh Tukur Sani Jangebe offers prayers for Allah Rahma to the late Emir of Gusau.
