The Late emir of Ngazargamu, Alhaji Ahmad Tijjani Ibn Saleh.. Credit: Kasim Isa Muhammad
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, has expressed sorrow over the death of the Emir of Ngazargamu in Yobe State, Alhaji Tijjani Ahmed Ibn-Saleh.
The monarch died in Cairo, Egypt, following a prolonged illness and was buried today, Friday in Yobe State.
In a condolence message on Friday, Yahaya described the late Emir as a respected traditional ruler, a symbol of peace, unity and progress, whose reign was marked by wisdom, humility and commitment to the welfare of his people.
The governor said the late royal father devoted his life to promoting harmony, social development and education, which he strongly believed was the foundation for societal advancement and lasting prosperity.
