Tinubu, Shettima, Governors Mourn Emir of Zuru, Describe Him as Pillar of Valour and Wisdom
President Bola Tinubu has joined Nigerians in mourning the Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Gomo II), who passed away at the age of 81.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late Emir as a remarkable figure in Nigeria’s history, recalling his service as a young officer during the Civil War and as Military Governor of the old Bauchi State before ascending the throne.
READ ALSO: APP Inaugurates 31 Chapter Officers Across Akwa Ibom Ahead of 2027 Elections
“His contributions as an administrator and revered traditional ruler will long be remembered. He brought stability and development to the Zuru Emirate and Kebbi State,” Tinubu said while praying for Allah’s comfort for the family and people of the emirate.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, in an emotional tribute, said the nation had lost “a giant Iroko tree” whose fall altered both the military and traditional landscapes.
READ ALSO:Catholic Priest Urges Confession for Those Who Watched Ibom Air Viral Video More than Once
“Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami was not just an Emir or a military officer; he was a symbol of how diverse forms of leadership can unite to serve a common purpose,” Shettima said in a statement by his media aide, adding that the late ruler combined military discipline with traditional wisdom to serve his people.
He conveyed condolences on behalf of the Federal Government and prayed Allah to grant the Emir eternal rest and his family the strength to bear the loss.
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, described the late Emir as a quintessential leader, patriot, and disciplined officer who left indelible marks as Military Governor of the old Bauchi State.
“His visionary infrastructural development initiatives, civil service reforms, and people-oriented governance laid the foundation for the growth of our state. He governed with fairness, inclusiveness, justice and the fear of God,” Mohammed said in a statement by his spokesman, Mukhtar Gidado.
The Emir, who passed away in London after a brief illness, was widely revered as a pillar of military valour and royal wisdom.