President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a condolence message to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and the people of Kano on the death of the Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Tijani Hashim.
A statement from the presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati Said that the President mourned the death of Alhaji Tijjani who he said served his people admirably over many years as a regional minister in the first republic and very senior member of the Kano Emirate Council.
“The President believes the eminent Kano prince and highly revered community leader will always be remembered and honoured for his laudable contributions to peace, stability and progress in his community and country.
“President Jonathan prays that God Almighty will receive the late Galadima’s soul and grant him eternal rest.He also prays that the Almighty will bless the good people of Kano with a worthy successor to the late prince.” [myad]
