By Tom Garba – The governor of Adamawa State, Muhammadu Jibrilla Bindow has condole the people of Kano State and entire people of Nigeria over the dead of an elder Statesman, Maitama Sule.
Mr. Bindow who described the First Republic minister as a true man of honour with good and exemplary qualities” said the late Dan Masanin Kano as was a father figure that influenced his life.
In a statement signed by his his media aide, Martins Dickson, the Adamawa governor described the death of Sule as an irreparable loss whose oratory feats will be greatly missed.
“On behalf of myself, my family and the good people of Adamawa state, I wish to condole with the family of Dan Masanin Kano, the government and people of Kano, President Buhari and Nigeria as a whole”
“He was a father to me, mentor and advisor. His counsel and guidance has helped shaped my vision for gorvernance. He was truly a man of honour with good and exemplary patriotic qualities. I have lost a father and a big influence in my life”.
“Late Maitama Sule was one of the giants of Nigeria’s peace and democracy. This country’s success as a free and democratic nation owes much to the immense contributions of this man”.
“As one of Nigeria’s enlightened founding fathers, Dan Masani promoted social and economic progress in Nigeria and fostered peace and good governance in Africa”.
“May Allah grant him eternal rest in aljannatul firdausi. Amin”.
