Bauchi Governor Mourns Passage of Emir of Zuru

From Paul Orude Bauchi 

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed  of Bauchi state has expressed shock  ovee the passing of Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Rtd.), Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State and former Military Governor of the Old Bauchi State, who died on Sunday after a brief illness.

According to a press statement signed by the Comrade Muktae Gidado, his special  Adviser on Media and publicity,

Governor Mohammed received  the news with deep sorrow and profound sense of loss

Governor Mohammed described the late Emir as “a quintessential leader, a patriot, a disciplined officer, and a devout traditional ruler who dedicated his life to the service of Nigeria and humanity with uncommon courage, justice, and fear of God.

‘As the Military Governor of the Old Bauchi State, which then comprised the present-day Bauchi and Gombe States, late Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami left behind indelible footprints of progress, transformation, and selfless service,” the governor  said 

“He  is fondly remembered for his visionary infrastructural development initiatives, bold civil service reforms, and people-oriented governance that laid the foundation for the modern growth of our dear State. His tenure was marked by fairness, inclusiveness, and the pursuit of justice and equity in governance.

“In his reign as the Emir of Zuru, Major General Sami carried the same values of discipline, humility, and dedication into traditional leadership. He was a monarch who ruled his people with wisdom, compassion, and integrity, always guided by the fear of Almighty Allah. His legacy of peace-building, community development, and bridge-building among diverse groups stands as a shining example of purposeful leadership”

Governor Mohammed noted that Bauchi State will forever remain grateful to the late Emir for his sterling contributions to its socio-political evolution and development. 

“The Governor on behalf of his family , government and the good people of Bauchi State commiserates with the family of the deceased, the Zuru Emirate, Kebbi State Government, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and indeed the entire nation over this great loss,” the statement.

He prayed God to forgive the shortcomings of the late Emir, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family, the Zuru Emirate Council, and all Nigerians the fortitude to bear the loss.

“Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami lived a fulfilled life of service, integrity, and faith. His demise is a monumental loss, not only to Zuru Emirate and Kebbi State, but to Bauchi, Gombe, and indeed the entire Nigerian nation. We shall continue to cherish his memory and emulate his shining examples.” the Governor said .