This was contained in a statement this afternoon by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Reuben Abati. The statement said the president received with great sadness and a feeling of national loss, news of the passing away of the Emir. He therefore commiserated with the family of the late Emir and the people of Kano State for the loss.
“The President joins them in mourning the monarch whose uncommon leadership qualities and evident faith in the peace, unity, progress, and prosperity of Nigeria combined to make him one of the most respected traditional rulers in the country during his long and very successful reign,” it said.
President Jonathan believes that Alhaji Ado Bayero will always be remembered and honoured by all Nigerians for his wisdom and competence as a traditional ruler, and also for using his position to build bridges of unity, friendship and harmony across the nation.
He prayed that the Almighty Allah will receive the late Emir's great soul and grant the good people of Kano a worthy successor.
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