President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of the Emir of Zurmi, Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, His Royal Highness Alhaji Bello Sulaiman.
The Emir died on Monday, five years after ascending the throne.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended his condolences to the late traditional ruler’s family, the Zurmi Emirate Council, the Zamfara State Government, and people, as well as the traditional institution in Nigeria.
The president described Sulaiman as a respected monarch who led his people with wisdom, dignity, and commitment during a challenging period.
Tinubu also noted that the late Emir demonstrated courage and leadership in guiding the Zurmi Emirate through security challenges while promoting peace, unity, and resilience among his people.
The statement quoted the President as saying, “His Royal Highness was a stabilizing figure whose wise counsel and dedication to peace-building were invaluable not only to the Zurmi Emirate but also to Zamfara State and our nation’s efforts to restore lasting peace in the Northwest.”
The president prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive the late monarch’s shortcomings, reward his good deeds, and grant him Aljannah Firdaus.
He also prayed for comfort and fortitude for the family, the emirate, and all those mourning the deceased monarch.
