Emir Of Borgu Did His Best As Political Leader, Traditional Ruler – PMB

President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned Emir of Borgu, Niger state, Alhaji Haliru Dantoro, Kitoro III.

He said he received the news of Emir’s passage with great sadness, continuing that he was a great patriot and unifier.
The president released a statement by his spokesman Femi Adesina.

The statement says that Buhari feels the death with immense personal and national loss and on behalf of himself, the government and Nigerians, extends sincere condolences to the late Emir’s family and the people of Borgu Emirate.

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Nigerian leader said the late Emir ruled the people of Borgu Emirate for many years “with commendable wisdom, benevolence and an uncommon dedication to duty.’’

President Buhari also sympathizes with the government and entire people of Niger state on the death of the very celebrated traditional ruler.

The statement said Dantoro would be long remembered and honoured for his noteworthy contributions to the development of his community, state and Nigeria.

It reads in part: “The late monarch was a friend and associate of many years, with whom he shared the vision of a peaceful, politically stable, united, progressive and prosperous Nigeria to which every citizen will be proud to belong.

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“President Buhari will forever treasure his memories of the late Emir as a great patriot, indefatigable unifier and bridge-builder.
“Dantoro did his utmost best as a political leader and traditional ruler to strengthen the bonds that bind Nigerians together in the interest of national peace, harmony and progress.

“The President prays that Almighty Allah will receive Dantoro’s soul and grant his people a worthy successor who will build on the laudable legacies of his life of service to community and country’’, the statement added.”

Bola Tinubu, ex-governor of Lagos state, , who turbanned him ‘Jagaban Borgu’.

President Buhari has yesterday returned from his four day official visit to India.

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