The late Emir of Ngazargamu is a pillar of peace and unity – VP Shettima.

The late Emir of Ngazargamu is a pillar of peace and unity – VP Shettima.

By: Yahaya Wakili

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima GCON, has said the late Emir of Ngazargamu, Alhaji Tijjani Ahmed Ibn-Saleh, “was a symbol of unity, peace and progress” even as he urged Nigerians to sustain the unity that exists among them for the progress of the nation.

The Vice President started this in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, while attending the funeral of the late Emir of Ngazargamu, HRH Alhaji Tijjani Ahmed Ibn Saleh, who passed away in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness.

He noted that citizens, especially the youth, must embrace and continue to seek more education as he preached.

“He led a good life; he was an advocate of education as a tool for social enhancement. He lived well and died honourably. May Almighty Allah grant his soul eternal rest” and also prayed for divine consolation for the family of the deceased and the repose of his soul.

The vice president later extended the condolences of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the federal government to the immediate family of the deceased.

Senator Kashim had earlier attended the Juma’at congregational prayer at the Yobe Islamic Centre, Damaturu, where he was joined by other Muslims faithful to observe the funeral rites for the late emir.

Earlier in his sermon during the Juma’at prayer, the Imam of Yobe Islamic Centre, Ustaz Hudu Mohammed, enjoined Nigerians to always have the fear of God in them, added that since riches come from God, they must always rely on the Almighty for success in life, and also prayed for peace and progress in Nigeria, urging citizens to always pray for their leaders.

Dignitaries who attended the funeral included Governor Mai Mala Buni CON of Yobe State; former Senate President, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan GCON; former vice president, Babagana Kingibe; and Senator Danjuma Goje.

Others include Senator Kaka Shehu, the Shehu of Borno; HRH Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi; the Emir of Fika, Alhaji Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa; and the Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema II, among others.

The late Emir of Ngazargamu is a pillar of peace and unity – VP Shettima.