President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the people of Ningi Emirate and the Bauchi State government over the passing of the Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya.
The first-class monarch passed away in the early hours of Sunday.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu described the deceased as an illustrious leader who deployed the power and resources of his throne in the service of his community.
The President prays for the repose of the soul of the departed traditional ruler and condoles with his family and all those grieving the loss.
The Bauchi State Government has also expressed profound grief at his passing, recognising his immense contributions to peace, unity, and development in the Ningi Emirate and the state at large.
In a statement, Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bala Mohammed said: “Under his leadership, the Emirate saw significant progress, and his dedication to upholding tradition, culture, and Islamic values was unwavering.”
“Governor Bala Mohammed extends his deepest condolences to the immediate family of the late Emir, the Ningi Emirate Council, and the entire people of Bauchi State. We mourn with you in this great loss and pray that Almighty Allah grants the departed soul eternal peace in Jannatul Firdaus. May Allah also grant his family, the people of Ningi, and all those affected by this loss the strength and fortitude to bear it.”
The funeral rites will be conducted today at 4:00pm at the Ningi Emirate Palace, under Islamic traditions.
His career began as a dispenser at Nasaru Dispensary, including significant roles in the Ningi Emirate Council, the Nigerian Tobacco Company, and the Northern Nigeria Marketing Board.
