6th March, 2015
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday described the late Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Muhammad Kabir Dan Baba, as just, fair-minded, pious, courageous and benevolent patriarch.
This is conveyed in a condolence message issued by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President, Dr Reuben Abati in Abuja to the Government and people of Zamfara.
NAN reports that Muhammad passed away on March 5.
According to the message, the President joins the Emirate and people of Zamfara in mourning Muhammad who was one of the longest serving traditional rulers in Nigeria.
It noted that the late Emir was appointed District Head of Gusau in 1984 before being upgraded to 2nd Class Emir in 1997 and 1st Class Emir in 2000.
“The President believes that the late Emir will be greatly missed by the people of Gusau whom he ruled with great wisdom and understanding for more than 30 years.
“President Jonathan urges members of the deceased’s family and the people of Gusau to give thanks to Almighty Allah for Muhammad’s long and very fulfilled life of exemplary service to his people and country.
“The President prayed Almighty Allah to grant late Muhammad eternal rest and bless the people of Gusau with a worthy successor who would build on his commendable legacies of progress and development.”
NAN recalls that Jonathan was honoured by the Emir with the traditional title of Garkuwan Manoman Zamfara during his visit to Gusau on January 19.