The Kano State delegation with the Sultan of Sokoto during the visit. Photo: Office of the Governor.
A delegation of the Kano State Government has paid a condolence visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the government and people of Sokoto State over the death of the Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji.
The condolence visit, undertaken on behalf of Governor Abba Yusuf, was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa.
The delegation was led by the Deputy Governor, Murtala Garo, and included the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ibrahim; the Emir of Rano, Muhammad Umar; the Kano State APC Chairman, Umar Doguwa; the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Aisha Saji; and other senior government officials.
The delegation first visited the residence of the late Sardaunan Sokoto, where they conveyed Yusuf’s condolences to the bereaved family.
