The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima Mustapha, Yesterday described the death of Sheikh Abubakar Giro as a great loss to the West African subregion.
Shettima revealed this in Argungu, Kebbi State, during a condolence visit on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the bereaved family of late Giro, who died on Sept. 6.
“I am here on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, who called me from India and directed that I should come to Argungu to commiserate with the family of the respected Sheikh, government and people of Kebbi State and the north in general.
“This is a great loss to the state, nation and West Africa. Late Sheikh Abubakar Giro was a respected scholar. He worked for God, he didn’t bother about things of the world; he lived a humble life.
“May God forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternity.”
In his views, the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sumaila Mera, affirmed that the Emirate was proud of the achievements of the deceased.
The National Chairman, Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah, Mr Sheikh Bala Lau, who received Shettima on behalf of the family in company of other national officials, appreciated President Tinubu and the vice president for their show of love.
Meanwhile, VP Shettima was received at the Sir Ahmadu Bello Airport, Birnin Kebbi, by Gov. Nasir Idris of the state, who accompanied him on the visit.
Also in the Vice President's entourage were the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Sen. Umar Tafida; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, and members of the Kebbi state Executive Council, among other dignitaries.
