A delegation from the Kano State Government has paid a condolence visit to Sokoto State over the death of the Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Tuesday.

The delegation, led by the Deputy Governor of Kano State, H.E. Murtala Sule Garo, in the company of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim; the Emir of Rano, HRH Muhammad Isa Umar; the State APC Chairman, Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa; and the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji, among other senior government officials, visited the residence of the late Sardaunan Sokoto, where they delivered Governor Yusuf’s condolences to the family.

They were received by the deceased’s first son, Aminu Abubakar Alhaji, who appreciated the governor’s show of sympathy and solidarity.

The delegation also visited the Palace of the Sultan of Sokoto to convey Governor Yusuf’s condolences to His Eminence, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.

The Sultan thanked Governor Yusuf for the thoughtful gesture, describing it as a reflection of the unity and enduring brotherhood among the people of Northern Nigeria.

The delegation later proceeded to the Sokoto State Government House, where they were received by the Deputy Governor and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

They conveyed Governor Yusuf’s sympathy to the government and people of Sokoto State over the loss.

Governor Yusuf prayed for Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the late Sardaunan Sokoto, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and comfort his family, the Sultanate Council, and the people of Sokoto.