The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, who died in the early hours of on Wednesday in Egypt.
In a condolence message, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, described the death of the late Speaker as a painful and monumental loss not only to Kebbi State, but to the North’s democratic and legislative community.
Yahaya said the late Muhammad Zuru was an accomplished lawmaker, a stabilising force in governance and a patriotic leader, who served his people with uncommon commitment, wisdom and humility.
In a Press release issued by the Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the governor noted that the deceased Speaker distinguished himself through selfless service, commitment to democratic ideals, and unalloyed loyalty to the progress and development of Kebbi State.
He extended his condolences to the Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Nasir Idris, the immediate family of the deceased, members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly and the Zuru Emirate Council over the deeply painful loss.
Yahaya prayed the Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, reward his lifetime of service to humanity, and grant him AljannatFirdaus.
Segun Awofadeji
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