By Lurwanu Idris Malikawa
Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Tuesday paid a condolence visit on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to a former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Gambo Sallau, following the death of his wife, Hajiya Maryam Dogara.
Hajiya Maryam died on Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 49. She is survived by six children.
During the visit to Kwanar Dangora in Kiru Local Government Area, Garo conveyed Governor Yusuf’s condolences to the bereaved family, relatives and associates, praying to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant her Aljannatul Firdaus.
The deputy governor described her death as a great loss to her family and the Muslim Ummah, noting that the state government shares in their grief during this difficult period.
He urged the family to take solace in the will of Allah and continue praying for the repose of her soul, stressing that death is an inevitable reality that every soul must face.
Garo also prayed for Allah to grant the family the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.
Responding, the former Speaker, Hon. Gambo Sallau, expressed appreciation to Governor Yusuf and the deputy governor for identifying with the family in their moment of grief.
He described the visit as a demonstration of compassion and solidarity, and prayed for Allah’s continued guidance and protection for the state leadership.
