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NORTHERN GOVERNORS CONDOLE KWANKWASO OVER DEATH OF FATHER


The Northern Governors Forum has condoled with former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over the death of his father Alhaji Musa Saleh, District Head of Madobi.

Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong in a statement said the death of Alhaji Musa Saleh is a great loss to the Kano State traditional institution and the entire State. 

He said though his demise is painful, his legacies of service, love and compassion remain indelible as he has impacted the younger generation to continue in his footsteps. 

Lalong extended the sympathies of the Forum to Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, the Government and people of Kano State, as well as the Kano Emirate Council over the demise of the elderstatesman. 

He prayed God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest and comfort the family. 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham 
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum. 
26th December 2020.

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