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Sarkin Gobir: Family Expresses Appreciation for Support During Funeral


The family of the late Sarkin Gobir, Captain Muhammad Ahmad Yusuf-Gobir, has publicly expressed deep gratitude to all who attended and supported them during the Janazah and Fidau prayers held in his honor. In a statement signed by Mallam Abdul Nasir Gobir, the family conveyed that the outpouring of support during this period has provided great strength and solace.

The family extended special appreciation to prominent dignitaries who were present, including Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON; the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, CON; the Deputy Governor of Kwara State; Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Salihu Danladi; Leader of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Barrister Oba Abdulkadir Magaji; and members of the Tenth Assembly. Additionally, officials from Sokoto State, led by Rt. Hon. Tukur Bala Bodinga, attended in a show of unity and support.

Also acknowledged were the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Mallam Idris Muhammad Gobir, and notable leaders including Senator Mallam Saliu Mustapha, Turaki of Ilorin; council chairpersons from Ilorin West, South, East, and Asa; as well as Federal Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaibu Belgore. The family expressed gratitude for the presence of revered traditional leaders, notably His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, alongside various Baloguns, Magaji Are, Alanguas, and Daudu of Ilorin, whose prayers were a meaningful source of comfort.

The family recognized notable figures, including Former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, CON; Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed, Special Adviser to the Vice President; General Abdulrahman Dambazau, former Minister of Interior; Alhaji Garba Lawal; Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, former Minister for National Planning and current Director General of NILDS; Engr. Yusuf ‘Lanre Sagaya, MFR, Zannan Ilorin; and Mohammed Dele Belgore, SAN. Appreciation was also extended to Professor Ali Ahmad, Honourable Abubakar Amuda Kannike, Honourable Yinka Aluko, Hajiya Arinola Lawal, Captain Dele Sasegbon, Mallam Yusuf Ali, SAN, Adebayo Adelodun, SAN, and Barrister Adedo for their support.

The family acknowledged various organizations for their invaluable contributions, including the Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee, led by Engr. Suleiman Yahya Alapansanpa, Danmasani of Ilorin; the Ilorin Central Jummat Mosque, under Alhaji Shehu Gafar, OON; the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU); Third Estate Ilorin Emirate, represented by Alhaji Yinka Yahaya Ori-okoh and Engr. Dele Saliu; the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association; and the Ilorin Women Association. Religious groups such as the Ansarudeen Society, Ansarul Islam Society, and NASFAT were also recognized for their participation and prayers.

Concluding the statement, the Gobir family extended a heartfelt call for continued prayers for the late Captain Muhammad Ahmad Yusuf-Gobir, asking Allah to grant him eternal peace and to provide their family with ongoing strength.

“Your presence, prayers, and support have been an immense source of comfort to us. Jazakumullahu khairan jaza’a.” 



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