Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound grief over the passing of the Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Gomo II).
He described the Emir’s death as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s traditional institution and military heritage.
The late Emir, a retired military officer and revered traditional ruler, died on Saturday, at a London hospital at the age of 81 following a brief illness.
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In a condolence message on Sunday, VP Shettima, through his spokesman Stanley Nkwocha, said: “When the giant Iroko tree falls, the landscape itself is forever altered.
“Today, our traditional and military landscapes look markedly different without Major General Sami’s commanding presence.
“He bridged two critical pillars of our national leadership structure.”
He added, “Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami was not just an Emir or a military officer; he was a symbol of how diverse forms of leadership can unite to serve a common purpose the betterment of one’s people and nation.”
Shettima recalled that the Emir’s military background brought a unique dimension to traditional governance.
He noted that the Emir’s strategic thinking and disciplined approach enhanced the administrative efficiency of the Zuru Emirate.
“On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, myself, and the entire government of Nigeria, I express our deepest condolences to the immediate and extended families of the late Emir.
“This also extends to his wives and children, as well as the Zuru Emirate Council.
“We offer our sympathies to the entire people of Kebbi State,” the Vice President said.
He concluded by offering prayers for the Emir’s soul: “I pray Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.
“May Allah also grant his family, the Zuru Emirate Council, the government and people of Kebbi State, and indeed the entire nation the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
