Meanwhile, a grandson of the late Sardauna, Alhaji Hassan Danbaba Marafara, has expressed delight that even though today made it 50 years since the death of his father, the legacies of the late Premier of the Northern region are still being celebrated.
Marafara, who is also the Magajin Gari Sokoto, also thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for his effort in trying to sustain the legacy of accountability and transparency which the late Sardauna stood for.
He said, “Most importantly, we thank and appreciate President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts in trying to fulfill the treasured dream of our late father in terms of accountability, dedication, patriotism, and service delivery to the people, irrespective of ethnic, religious, social or political leaning. We are indeed grateful and will continue to acknowledge the humane disposition extended to us by all and sundry.
“Today, 15th of January 2015, marks the 50th anniversary of the death of our father, Sir Alhaji Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, the grandson of Usman Dan Fodio and Premier of the Northern Region. To us as a family, it is a moment of reflection and a time to be grateful to Almighty Allah for making us a product of Sir Ahmadu Bello.
“The blossoming wind of change, freedom and development being enjoyed today was a seed planted and nourished by our forefathers, especially the irreplaceable, benevolent and kind-hearted late Sir Ahmadu Bello (KBE), the Sardauna of Sokoto, the first and only premier of Northern Nigeria.
“Fifty years have gone by, yet these legacies for which the late Sardauna worked and lived by are still being celebrated. We as members of his family, especially his daughters and grandchildren, are gratified and humbled by the deliberate and concerted efforts made by various individuals, groups, student organizations, the various Gamji clubs, the Arewa Consultative Assembly, present and past Northern Nigerian Governors, Nigerian journalists, editors and proprietors of various media organizations in remembering our father.”
He extended the family’s heart-felt appreciation to royal fathers led by the Sultan of Sokoto; Nigerian heads of governments, past and present, religious leaders and clergymen, and former president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mamman Nasir.
He also offered his respects to the Emir of Daura, Umar Faruk Umar, and Alhaji Sule Gaya “who has remained our guiding compass and pillar of support.”
Feel Free To Comments Here...
No comments:
Post a Comment