Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya on Tuesday said he received with sadness, the news of the demise of the Emir of of Biu, Borno State, Alhaji Umar Mustapha Aliyu who died on Monday at the Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe.
Yahaya in a message obtained by our correspondent, said the demise of the first class traditional ruler, especially at this time is indeed a great loss not only to the Biu Emirate or Borno State, but the country as a whole.
“the monarch was an exemplary leader and a man of peace who, throughout his reign, was known for preaching and promoting unity and harmony among the diverse people of his domain, the state and the nation at large.
“on behalf of the Government and people of Gombe State, i extend my heartfelt condolences to my Borno state counterpart, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and through him, members of the Biu royal family as well as the government and people of the state over the great loss, as we pray Almighty Allah to grant the deceased monarch Aljannat Firdaus and comfort those he left behind,” he said.
The Gombe Governor further consoled the bereaved to take solace in the fact that the late Emir left behind legacies of honour, dignity and selfless service, urging them to uphold and sustain same.
