Popular Northern Emir is dead and his cause of death has been revealed.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State, His Royal Highness Dr. Ibrahim Bello, has passed away at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. He died on Friday in Abuja.
Dr. Bello, the 16th Emir of Gusau, ascended the throne on March 16, 2015, following the death of his father. Prior to his emergence as emir, he had a distinguished career in public service, rising to the rank of Permanent Secretary in the old Sokoto and later Zamfara State, where he served for over a decade.
Confirming the Emir’s death, Sulaiman Idris, spokesperson for Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, issued a condolence message on behalf of the government and people of the state.
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Governor Lawal described the late Emir as a devoted and visionary royal father who dedicated his reign to the progress and unity of Zamfara State.
“I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of our father, His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau,” the governor said. “His Highness’s passing is a huge loss not only to the people of Zamfara State but also to Northern Nigeria and the nation at large. As Emir, he provided leadership with wisdom, humility, and faith.”
The governor extended his condolences to the Gusau Emirate Council, the Zamfara State Council of Chiefs, the late Emir’s family, and the entire people of the state. He also offered prayers for the peaceful repose of the late monarch.
“I have lost a confidant and a father whose wisdom has guided me and many other leaders in the state. May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” Governor Lawal said.
