President Muhammadu Buhari has received with great sadness, news of the passing of Alhaji Hassan Ahmed Abubakar II, the Emir of Nasarawa.
On behalf of himself and the Federal Government, President Buhari extends sincere condolences to the late Emir’s family, Nasarawa Emirate Council, the government and people of Nasawara State, on the demise of the first class traditional ruler.
The President believes that the late Emir will be long remembered and honoured as an advocate for peace, dialogue and reconciliation; and a firm believer that a better future awaits Nigeria.
The President notes that the best way for friends, close associates and subjects of the monarch to sustain his legacy is to abhor the things that create divisions in our midst and instead promote tolerance, love and understanding for one another, as a path to national reconciliation and development.
The President prays that Almighty Allah will receive Alhaji Abubakar’s soul and grant his people a worthy successor.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
November 8, 2018
