- Niger governor Sani Bello mourns
A first class monarch in Niger State, the Sarkin Sudan Kontagora Alhaji Saidu Namasaka, has passed on.
The monarch, who died at 84 after a protracted illness Thursday morning in Abuja, was the second in command in the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers.
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The traditional ruler was the 6th Emir of Kontagora and marked 47 years on the throne in January this year.
Born in 1937, Alhaji Saidu Umaru Namaska ascended the throne in 1974. His father, Malam Umaru Sarkin Kudu was the son of Mallam Umaru Nagwamatse, the founder of the Kontagora Emirate and a prince from Sokoto caliphate.
In a condolence message, Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello eulogized the traditional ruler, describing him as a man of peace who ensured peace and tranquility in his emirate throughout his reign.
Governor Sani Bello said the deceased Emir was so much an asset to the entire people of Kontagora emirate owing to his fatherly role to all.
He acknowledged that Sarkin Sudan served humanity with all sincerity, commitment and dedication pointing out that the Emir will be greatly missed for his wise counsel.
“The death of a loved one is painful more so, the death of a father figure no matter how old he must have lived.
“Sarkin Sudan was an asset to us in Kontagora Emirate, he served humanity with commitment and patriotism while he was alive. Losing him will really create a vacuum, but I am consoled by the fact that whatever Allah does is right.
“All we need to do now is to pray for Allah’s forgiveness on the soul of the late Emir, and grant him Aljahna Firdausi “, he said.
He equally prayed Allah to give the entire family members of the late Emir, Kontagora emirate, and all who are associated with the Emir the fortitude to bear the great loss.
