Bauchi mourns passing away of former military Gov Sani Sami
Bauchi state government has expressed grief over the death of its former military governor, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Retired).
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state who made this known in a press release through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado on Sunday, said late Muhammadu Sani Sami who is until his death, the Emir of Zuru, Kebbi state, died after a brief illness.
“His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON , Fnipr ( Kauran Daular Usmaniyya ) the Executive Governor of Bauchi state has received with deep sorrow and profound sense of loss, the news of the passing of Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Rtd.), Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State and former Military Governor of the Old Bauchi State, who died today after a brief illness”, the press release read in parts.
Governor Bala Mohammed described the late Emir as a quintessential leader, a patriot, a disciplined officer, and a devout traditional ruler who dedicated his life to the service of Nigeria and humanity with uncommon courage, justice, and fear of God.
He said, as the Military Governor of the Old Bauchi State, which then comprised the present-day Bauchi and Gombe States, late Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami left behind indelible footprints of progress, transformation, and selfless service.
“He is fondly remembered for his visionary infrastructural development initiatives, bold civil service reforms, and people-oriented governance that laid the foundation for the modern growth of our dear State”, the governor noted.
He recalled that the tenure of the deceased was marked by fairness, inclusiveness, and the pursuit of justice and equity in governance.
According to governor Mohammed, Sani Sami in his reign as the Emir of Zuru, carried the same values of discipline, humility, and dedication into traditional leadership.
“He was a monarch who ruled his people with wisdom, compassion, and integrity, always guided by the fear of Almighty Allah. His legacy of peace-building, community development, and bridge-building among diverse groups stands as a shining example of purposeful leadership”, the governor further said.
Governor Bala Mohammed noted that Bauchi State will forever remain grateful to the late Emir for his sterling contributions to its socio-political evolution and development.
“The Governor on behalf of his family , government and the good people of Bauchi State commiserates with the family of the deceased, the Zuru Emirate, Kebbi State Government, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and indeed the entire nation over this great loss”, the press release stated.
Bala Mohammed prayed Almighty Allah (SWT) to forgive the shortcomings of the late Emir, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family, the Zuru Emirate Council, and all Nigerians the fortitude to bear the loss.
“Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami lived a fulfilled life of service, integrity, and faith. His demise is a monumental loss, not only to Zuru Emirate and Kebbi State, but to Bauchi, Gombe, and indeed the entire Nigerian nation. We shall continue to cherish his memory and emulate his shining examples.” the Governor said.
