President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep grief over the passing of the Emir of Gazargamu in Yobe State, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh.
The Ngazargamu Emirate Council had announced the death of the Emir on Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness.
President Tinubu described the late emir as a father, mentor and custodian of tradition whose life was devoted to the service of his people and humanity.
“His Royal Highness embodied wisdom, humility, courage and unwavering dedication to his subjects.
“He provided fatherly guidance and leadership that will remain a source of inspiration to the people of Gazargamu and Yobe State,” President Tinubu said.
The President in a condolence message signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga extended his condolences to the Ngazargamu Emirate Council, the immediate and extended royal family, the government and people of Yobe State, and all subjects of the emirate.
“I pray Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds, and grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus.
“May Allah also grant the family and the entire emirate the fortitude to bear this painful loss,” the Nigerian leader stated.
