Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of Senator Bello Maitama Yusuf, describing it as a significant loss to both his family and the entire nation.
In a condolence message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf acknowledged the immense void left by Senator Yusuf’s departure, given his significant role in society.
Senator Bello Maitama Yusuf, who served as a senator from 1999 to 2007, passed away in the early hours of Friday in Kano at the age of 76.
The governor offered prayers for the peaceful rest of the late Sardauna of Dutse and extended his condolences to the bereaved family and the people of Jigawa State. He also prayed for the entire nation to find the strength to cope with this irreparable loss.
Yusuf, who was a senior technocrat, Islamic scholar, politician and business tycoon, served as the Minister of Internal Affairs and Commerce between 1979 and 1982.
He was also a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Jigawa State for multiple terms.
The funeral prayer for the late Senator Yusuf took place at the mosque of Kano Emir’s Palace after Jumaat prayer by 2:30pm.
“May his soul rest in the best part of Jannatul Firdausy, amin,” the statement concluded.