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Northern Governors Mourn the Emirs of Gumel and Zurmi

From The Punch · () English

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  • Northern governors mourned Ahmad Muhammad Sani II of Gumel and Bello Sulaiman of Zurmi in separate condolence messages.
  • Gombe Governor Muhammadu Yahaya described both traditional rulers as respected leaders who promoted peace, unity and the welfare of their communities.
  • Yahaya urged their families and subjects to preserve the values and legacies associated with the late emirs.

The Northern States Governors’ Forum is mourning two traditional rulers, the Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Alhaji Ahmad Muhammad Sani II, and the Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman.

Forum chairman and Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya described the death of the Gumel emir as “a profound loss to Jigawa State, the northern region and Nigeria.” He praised the late monarch’s wisdom, humility, peace-building efforts and commitment to the welfare and development of his people.

a profound loss to Jigawa State, the northern region and Nigeria

· Muhammadu YahayaThe Gombe governor described the death of the Emir of Gumel.

Yahaya said Ahmad Muhammad Sani II’s reign had contributed to the stability, unity and progress of the Gumel Emirate. He urged the royal family and residents to continue the late emir’s values of peace, unity, service and community development.

The governor also described Bello Sulaiman as “a respected custodian of tradition and a committed leader.” He said the emir devoted his five-year reign to the peace, unity and wellbeing of his subjects, calling his death a major loss for the Zurmi Emirate, Zamfara State and Northern Nigeria’s traditional institution. Yahaya offered prayers for both monarchs and asked their families and communities to draw strength from their lasting legacies.

a respected custodian of tradition and a committed leader

· Muhammadu YahayaYahaya described the late Emir of Zurmi and his leadership.
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