Mahmud Abubakar, Sonfada Etsu Nupe, Passes Away
By Sabiu Abdullahi
Mahmud Abubakar, the Sonfada Etsu Nupe, has passed away, sparking mourning across Niger State and the Nupe Kingdom.
Governor Umaru Bago expressed sorrow over the development and sent his condolences to Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers.
In a statement released on Sunday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, Bago described the death as a “colossal loss” not only to the Nupe Kingdom but also to the entire state.
He extended his sympathy to the Bida Emirate as well as the immediate family of the deceased, and prayed for Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the late Sonfada and grant him Aljanat Firdaus.
The governor also called on the family to remain committed to prayers for the repose of the deceased’s soul and to uphold his legacy through acts of service to humanity.
Bago recalled the contributions of the late Abubakar to the growth and development of the Nupe Kingdom and Niger State, noting that his impact “will always be acknowledged and re-echoed for many years to come”.
The statement added: “He prays that the immediate family of late Alh. Mahmud will continue to be steadfast in praying for the repose of his soul even as he urges them to emulate his good deeds in serving humanity.”
It further stated: “The farmer governor recalls the numerous contributions made by the late Sonfada in the development of the Nupe Kingdom and the State in general and adds that, his efforts will always be acknowledged and re-echoed for many years to come.”