IBB
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IBB Condoles Zazzau Emirate over Death of
Emir
INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILLAIHIN RAJI’UN
It is with great sorrow that I received the sad news of the
passing of our beloved father and revered traditional leader, the
Emir of Zazzau and Chairman of the Kaduna State Council of Chiefs,
His Royal Highness, Alhaji Shehu Idris, who died today at the age
of 84.
2. My heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Kaduna State, the
entire Zazzau emirate and his beloved family, as well as the
Federal government for the loss of this foremost traditional
ruler.
3. For 45 years, Alhaji Shehu Idris has been a pillar of our
traditional institution, a bridge between people of various
ethnicities and religions, and a powerful force for keeping Kaduna
State so cosmopolitan.
4. Indeed, his wisdom and integrity has been invaluable in
advancing the growth and progress of our dear nation. As a
beneficiary of his support and fatherly advice for many decades,
the passing of this great man is a profound personal loss
indeed.
5. As we mourn the loss of this iconic leader, one of the
longest serving traditional rulers of our time, we pray that
Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah Firdausi.
Gen. Ibrahim B Babangida GCFR
20th September, 2020