Death of Maitama Sule, a great loss to Nigeria, says Tambuwal

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has described the death of Dan Masanin Kano, Alhaji Maitama Sule, as a great loss to Nigeria.

In a statement issued in Sokoto on Monday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal described the late orator and former diplomat as a complete gentleman.

Tambuwal said that the deceased had impacted the nation positively in various spheres of human endeavour.

He further described the late astute diplomat as a good citizen, who dedicated his life to the unity, progress and development of Nigeria.

“The people and government of Sokoto State received with shock, the news of the passage of Dan Masanin Kano, Alhaji Maitama Sule.

“Our country has lost a rare breed. A leading light from the old generation has been extinguished.

”He was a complete gentleman whose honesty, commitment and dedication to the unity of Nigeria will forever be cherished.

“Dan Masani’s name will continue to be identified with everything positive about Nigeria and its people.

”Whenever the future generation reads about Dan Masani, they will encounter a man, who was cherished and respected by the high and mighty from all parts of the country,” the governor added.

While praying to Almighty Allah to give his family the strength to bear the loss, Tambuwal extended his condolences to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II and the entire people of the state over the loss.

He equally prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest.(NAN)