Niger State
Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has described the passing away of
Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki, the 18th Sultan of Sokoto as a colossal loss,
whose wealth of knowledge will be greatly missed at this crucial and
critical period of the nation’s life.
The Governor in a
condolence message to the Caliphate and Sokoto State Government, said
the late Dasuki left an indelible footprint virtually on every sector of
human endeavor during his lifetime.
A statement
signed by Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, the Chief Press Secretary to the
governor, eulogised and described the late monarch as a seasoned
technocrat, respected traditional ruler, diplomat par excellence and
religious bridge builder.
"The passing
away of Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki, the 18th Sultan of Sokoto is a tragedy to
the Caliphate, Sokoto State, the Muslim Ummah and the country. His
demise at this critical and crucial moment of our country has created a
big vacuum. We have lost a rare gem and repository of wisdom.”
"The late Sultan Dasuki traversed the civil service from
the Native Authority to regional and national levels where his
contributions to nation building were legendary. From a clerk in the
Treasury Office of Sokoto Native Authority, the late Sultan rose to the
peak of his carrier as Permanent Secretary in the service of Northern
Nigeria.
"The late Sultan
Dasuki made his mark not only as a traditional and religious leader,
but also as a political icon. His contribution to the building of an
egalitarian society where all, irrespective of colour, creed, religion
or tribe were afforded a level playing ground remain unparalleled.
"We are deeply
saddened by the demise of the patriot, whose wealth of wisdom we would
have needed at this trying period in our country. My heart goes out to
the entire royal family, the government and good people of Sokoto State,
and the country.
"Our consolation
however is that the 18th Sultan lived a life of service to mankind, his
country – Nigeria, and to Allah his Creator. I pray that Allah grant
him Aljannah Firdaus and courage for his immediate family to bear the
irreparable loss".
The late Dasuki was the 18th Sultan of Sokoto between 1988-1996.
Jibrin Baba Ndace Chief Press Secretary
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