Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led a Federal Government delegation to Zaria, Kaduna State, to commiserate with the Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Dayyabatu Lawal, who passed away at the age of 93.
Speaking during the visit, Shettima said the delegation was in the state on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to extend condolences to the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, the Lawal family, and the entire Zazzau Emirate.
The Vice President described the late matriarch’s passing as “a great loss to the entire nation,” praying for Allah to grant her eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
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“May Allah grant her soul eternal rest and reward her with Aljana Firdaus, and give her family and the good people of Zazzau Emirate, Kaduna State, at large, the fortitude to bear the loss,” Shettima said.
Before visiting the Minister’s residence, the Vice President stopped at the Emir’s palace to deliver the President’s condolences to the royal father, praying for peace and unity in the state and the country at large.
Responding, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, expressed gratitude to the Vice President for the visit, describing it as a show of solidarity and compassion.
“Your presence here today has brought comfort and strength while we mourn the passing of my beloved mother, who lived a life worthy of emulation,” the Emir said.
The delegation included the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari; Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali; Minister of State for Regional Development, Alhaji Uba Maigari Ahmadu; Special Adviser to the President on General Duties (Office of the Vice President), Dr. Aliyu Umar Modibbo; Senator Mohammed Sani Musa; and Hon. Yusuf Galambi.
