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Condoles with family of NPA boss
Vice President Kashim Shettima has mourned the death of the Emir of Koko in Koko Local Government Area (LGA) of Kebbi, Malam Muhammadu Bello.
The late emir was the father of the Managing Director of Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko.
In a statement by Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the vice president, Shettima described the late monarch as peaceful who sacrificed a lot for the state and other parts of Nigeria.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Shettima’s condolence message was delivered to the late Emir’s family by a delegation led by Rep. Usman Zannah, representing Kaga, Magumeri and Gubio Federal Constituency.
Also on the delegation were NPA’s Executive Directors – Ibrahim Umar (Engineering and Technical Services), and Ms Adenrele Adesina (Finance and Administration).
Others included VP’s aides, Sheikh Goni Abatcha, Ahmed Ningi, the Chiroma of Borno, and Alhaji Bakari Ali-Kotoko.
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The delegation also commiserated with the royal family and the Kebbi Emirate Council at the behest of the vice president.
Shettima, who condoled with the Koko family and the Managing Director, Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, in particular, over the death of his father, said the late Emir was a rallying figure who would be greatly missed.
He also said the late Emir, who was a great scholar, teacher and one-time member of the Governing Board of the University of Maiduguri, demonstrated visionary leadership that was very evident to all.
Shettima prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant the late Emir Al-Jannah Firdaus and comfort the people of Kebbi at “this time of his demise”.
The delegation also paid condolence visits to Gov. Nasir Idris of the state, and the Chairman of the Kebbi Council of Chiefs and Emir of Gwandu, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Bashar, at his Palace.
The governor, the MD of NPA and the Emir of Gwandu thanked Shettima for sending the delegation.