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Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari
From GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna
The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, will lead a Federal Government delegation to Zaria to condole with the family of His Highness, late Emir of Zazzau, Dr Shehu Idris, Zazzau Emirate Council, as well as the people of Zazzau Emirate and Kaduna State.
This was disclosed by Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on his verified Twitter handle.
He wrote on Sunday afternoon shortly after the emir’s death was announced: “It is with great sadness that I confirm the passing of the father of our state, His Highness Emir of Zazzau, Alh (Dr.) Shehu Idris CFR. He died at the 44 Military Hospital Kaduna today after a brief illness. Janazah prayer in Zaria is scheduled for 5pm in Sha Allah. All Covid-19 protocols to be complied with as much as possible during the funeral prayers and condolences.
“I have inform President Muhammdu Buhari, GCFR, of the great loss and offered our condolences. The Chief of Staff to PMB, Prof Ibrahim Gambari will lead a Federal Government delegation to Zaria to condole with the family of High Highness, Zazzau Emirate Council and the people of Zazzau Emirate and Kaduna State.
“We have lost a rare gem, a source of wisdom and guidance and a true father of all. May Allah Grant his soul abode in Aljanna Firdaus. Amin. - Nasir El-Rufai”.
