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Buhari Condoles With Kano People on Death of 2 Top Citizens

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the government and people of Kano State following the demise of two prominent citizens, Alhaji Mahmud Ismail Gaya, a retired forestry superintendent, and father of Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud, Chairman of House Committee on Petroleum Downstream, as well as Dr. Habibu Mohamned Gwarzo a teacher, prominent scholar and businessman.

In a release issued by Mallam Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, said that President Buhari described Habibu Gwarzo as “a successful businessman and community leader who identified himself with the aspirations and progress of his people. The late Alhaji Habibu Gwarzo did not only distinguish himself as a successful businessman, but was also a remarkable scholar.”

The President added, “a combination of these two virtues is an impressive and enviable record worthy of emulation.”

Buhari also said the contribution of Alhaji Gaya to the glorious days of forest conservation and development in the country will not be forgotten.

He prayed God to forgive the deceased persons and grant them “paradise for their good deeds during their remarkable lives on earth.”

The President, on behalf of his family and the nation, also expressed condolences to the bereaved families and the Kano Emirate.

 

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