The fifty eight Senators from the Northern part of Nigeria have mourned the demise of Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Sami, who died in London in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 81.
The Senators in a statement signed by Chairman of Northern Senators’ Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, expressed their deepest condolences to the family of the deceased the Zuru Emirate Council and the people and government of Kebbi state.
The late Emir according to them, gave his best to the people of Zuru Emirate Council, Kebbi state and Nigerians generally.
The statement reads, “Northern Senators Forum received with great sadness the news of the passing of the Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness, Major General Mohammed Sani Sami (Gomo II). We join the government and people of Kebbi State in mourning this significant loss.
“The late Emir was an accomplished elder statesman who served Nigeria with distinction as a military officer, rising to the rank of Major General. He played a pivotal role in the nation’s history, serving during the Civil War (1967-1970) and as Governor of Bauchi State from December 1983 to August 1985.
“As a young military administrator of Bauchi State, Major General Mohammed Sani Sami implemented notable initiatives, including upgrading medical facilities and undertaking a major agricultural development program called “Back to land”. His tenure also saw Bauchi State host the world handball championship.
“The Northern Senators Forum acknowledges the late Emir’s sterling leadership, which contributed to stability and development in the Zuru Emirate and Kebbi state.
“His contributions as an administrator and revered traditional ruler will be long remembered in Nigeria.”