Engr. Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, has called the death of Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru Zungeru, the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, an immense and personal loss to him and the people of Oyo state.
He stated that the late Alhaji Zungeru had been like a father to him since they crossed paths some years ago, adding that the highly respected Sarkin Hausawa will be very missed.
A statement by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, cited Makinde as saying this on Monday, replying that the late Sarkin was a detribalised Nigerian and an individual who believed in a united country.
He said: “I commiserate with the families of the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru Zungeru over his demise.
“I met Alhaji Zungeru many years back and we struck and maintained a relationship that has remained cordial.
I also interacted with him in the course of my aspiration to govern Oyo State and he was quite supportive.
“He was a detribalised Nigerian who believed and worked for the unity and progress of Oyo State and Nigeria as a leader of his people.
“His death is a huge loss to Oyo State and a personal loss to me, as his wealth of experience and patriotic tendencies were always available to draw on.
“It is my prayer that the Almighty God grants his immediate family and indeed all of us in Oyo State the fortitude to bear this loss.”
Makinde Mourns the Painful Demise of Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland
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