FCT Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed has showered encomiums on the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero as a great symbol of Nigeria’s unity in diversity as well as a leader who cherished peaceful co-existence among Nigerians. He described him as an outstanding man of peace and an epitome of the nation’s rich cultural heritage.
In his condolence message to the bereaved family, the Government and people of Kano State as well as Nigerians generally, the Minister said the news of the death of the frontline traditional ruler came to him as a rude shock.
Senator Bala Mohammed stressed: “For those of us in the FCT in particular, the death of the charismatic and colourful royal father is a devastating blow because of his immense contributions to the peace and unity of the country. In the last 50 years of his glorious reign as the Emir of Kano, he remained a shining example in building bridges of unity and peaceful co-existence not only in Kano but Nigeria as a whole.
“We are all quite abreast of the strong belief of this fallen hero in making sure that peace, harmony and tolerance reign supreme in Northern Nigeria’s ancient and most populous city. The exit of this royal colossus is indeed a great loss to the nation particularly its royalty. We, in the FCT mourn this national icon,” he added.
The FCT Minister who attended the burial of the late Emir in Kano on Friday with a large entourage from the Nation’s Capital, said the late Ado Bayero would for a long time be remembered “for his deep wisdom, counsel, goodwill, thoroughness, patriotism, fatherly affection and perseverance”.
He called on those the exemplary natural ruler left behind to take solace in the fact that he lived a good life worthy of emulation, adding that it is on record that he contributed his quota to the development of Kano, Northern Nigeria and the country especially through traditional and cultural sector that he straddled.
The Minister prayed that the Almighty Allah grant his soul Ajanah Firdausi and give those he left behind the strength to bear the great loss. Amen
