Gov.Yusuf Mourns Sheikh Nasir Muhammdu Nasir.
Death
By Ahmed Abdulkadir Kano
Kano, Governor Abba Yusuf has expressed sadness over the death of sheikh Nasir Muhammad Nasir, the chief Imam of Waje Jumuat mosque.
This is contained in a statement issued by his Press Secretary Bature Dawin Tofa on Wednesday in Kano.
The Governor described the deceased as a distinguished islamic scholar of repute who contributed immensely towards the development of Islam not only in Kano but to the entire Muslim ummah globally.
According to the Governor ” it is with total submission to the will of Allah that with the deepest shock we received the news of the death of the eminent scholar, Sheikh Nasir Muhammad Nasir, an imam, a community leader and a peace builder.
He had been a man of his words who lived a fullfiled life worthy of emulation by all and his death created a wide vacuum difficult to fill.
On behalf of the government and people of Kano state, I extend our heartfelt condolences and we will continue to pray for Almighty Allah SWT to grant his soul eternal rest, jañnatul Firdausi be his final abode and give us fortitude to bear the loss.” the Governor said.
