Comrade Governor, Nasir Idris of Kebbi State and the Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo lll were totally on the same page about the late Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Muhammadu Usman Ankwe’s dedication to the service of God and humanity during his lifetime.
The occasion was a condolence visit to the family of the Late Speaker by Comrade Governor Nasir Idris, accompanied by the Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo lll at the deceased residence in Zuru, shortly after the late speaker was laid to rest, on Thursday.
Comrade Nasir Idris disclosed that the sacrifices and contributions made by the late speaker to the successes achieved by his administration were unmeasurable.
“His loyalty to the government was total, his commitment to the implementation of the government’s developmental programmes especially economic empowerment related programmes for the people were uncommon”
He further revealed that that the state government had done done whatever is humanly possible to save his life, including sponsorship for his medical treatment at Saudi Arabia, London, India, and eventually Egypt, where he finally answered Allah’s call.
Governor Idris reiterated that he has lost a confidant, trustworthy, and supportive Lieutenant very hard to come by. He prayed for God’s forgiveness and bountiful rewards for the deceased services to humanity and assured the family of sustained adequate support to underscores the government’s acknowledgement and appreciation for the ” late elder stateman’s patriotic and selfless services to the people during his lifetime ”
Responding on behalf of the family and indeed the people of Zuru emirate, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi described the late speaker as a humble, focused, and generous leader whose relentless humanitarian services touched the lives of the people, particularly the vulnerable and the community at large.
The Emir stated that with the support of the late speaker, the people of Zuru emirate have visibly benefited from Governor Nasir Idris’s administration in the critical sectors of development specifically roads, ultra-modern educational institutions, health care delivery and economic empowerment programmes.
” Let me express the appreciation of the people of Zuru emirate for the transformation of the emirate and assure the Governor of our resolution to pay back at the appropriate time”
