By Lurwanu Idris Malikawa
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Sunday attended the funeral prayer of elder statesman, Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Hayatu, who died earlier in the day.
The Janazah was held at the deceased’s residence on Ibrahim Nairo Street, near Dakata Police Station in Nasarawa Local Government Area, after which he was buried at Dakata Cemetery.
Speaking after the burial, Garo described the death of the elder statesman as a great loss to Kano State and the nation.
He prayed to Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and give his family the strength to bear the loss.
The late Hayatu is survived by several children, including Engr. Muhammad Shehu, a senior manager with Gerawa Group of Companies.
In a separate condolence visit, the deputy governor visited Zango Ward in Kano Municipal Local Government Area to sympathise with the family of Hajiya Ummakulthum Musa Zango, who died in the early hours of Sunday.
The deceased was the mother of former member of the House of Representatives for Kano Municipal, Hon. Haruna Musa Fatahi, and Dr. Muhammad Musa Zango, a former aspirant for the Kano Central Senatorial seat.
Garo prayed for Allah to forgive her shortcomings, grant her Aljannatul Firdaus and comfort the family.
Also on Sunday, the deputy governor travelled to Bichi Local Government Area, where he served as Waliyyi (guardian) at the wedding Fatiha of Khadija Garba Usman and Muhammadu Sani.
The ceremony took place at Bichi Central Mosque in Hagagawa Quarters, with a dowry of N150,000 paid in accordance with Islamic tradition.
Garo congratulated the couple and prayed for Allah’s guidance, protection and blessings upon their marriage.
In another wedding ceremony, he also served as Waliyyi for Ruffaidah Ishaq Tanko Gambaga during her marriage to Abubakar. A dowry of N100,000 was paid to solemnise the union in line with Islamic rites.
He prayed for the newlyweds to be blessed with peace, love, understanding and lasting prosperity.
