Ex-Senate President Lawan, Delegation from Sultanate of Damagaram Pay Condolence Visit to Governor Radda

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has received former Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Ahmed Lawan, who represents Yobe North, on a condolence visit following the passing of the Governor’s mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari.

During the visit, Senator Ahmed Lawan “prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased and give the family the courage to bear the loss.”

Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen

In a separate development, Governor Radda also welcomed a high-powered delegation from the Sultanate of Damagaram in Niger Republic, led by Magayakin Damagaram, Alhaji Ali Usman.

The delegation included the wife and family members of Sultan Abubakar Sanda Umaru, as well as his son, Umaru Abubakar.

Speaking on behalf of the Sultan, Magayakin Damagaram Alhaji Ali Usman said, “We are at Government House on behalf of the Sultan to commiserate with the state governor over the demise of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u.”

He explained that “the Sultan had earlier planned to lead the delegation but could not make it as he was on a special engagement.”

The Magayaki offered prayers for the deceased, asking “Almighty Allah to forgive the late Hajia Safara’u and give her family the courage to bear the irreparable loss.”

Alhaji Usman also acknowledged the Governor’s contributions to the Sultanate, stating that “the Sultanate is proud of the governor’s support toward the Juma’at mosque project in Damagaram.”

He added that “the sustainable special prayers organized in Damagaram is gradually yielding the desired result in the restoration of peace in the state.”

Responding to both visits on behalf of Governor Radda, Deputy Governor Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe expressed appreciation to the former Senate President for his condolences.

Regarding the Damagaram delegation, the Deputy Governor noted that “the visit by the delegation proved the ties and cooperation between the government of Katsina State and the Sultanate.”

Deputy Governor Jobe also “appreciated the delegation for the prayers for the repose of the soul of the late Hajia Safara’u.”