Katsina Governor Radda pays condolence visit to Emir of Daura, former President Buhari’s family ahead of burial

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Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji (Dr.) Umar Faruk Umar, to offer heartfelt sympathies ahead of the arrival and burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

During his visit to the palace, Governor Radda conveyed the condolences of the government and people of Katsina State to the Emir and the entire Daura Emirate over the passing of one of Nigeria’s most respected elder statesmen.

Following the palace visit, the Governor also visited the personal residence of the late President Buhari in Daura, where he met with family members and close associates.

Governor Radda also inspected the residence and supervised the ongoing preparations, ensuring that arrangements are in order for the funeral once the remains arrive in Katsina, tomorrow.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to giving the former president a befitting and dignified farewell, in honour of his legacy and decades of service to the nation.

The Governor was accompanied by the Deputy Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruq Lawal Jobe; former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai; former Chief of Staff to President Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari; former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika; Alhaji Musa Haro, District Head of Dumurkul; as well as other top government officials and close relatives of the late President Muhammadu Buhari.