Presidential delegation attends Sani Buhari’s funeral in Kano

A presidential delegation on Tuesday attended the funeral of a Kano businessman and industrialist, the Walin Daura, Alhaji Sani Buhari Daura.

The delegation, led by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, delivered the president’s condolence to the people of Kano, through the emir, Aminu Bayero and to the family of the deceased at Yar Mai Shinkafi quarters in Kano City.

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In a letter to the emir, Buhari said the deceased was one of the oldest pioneer businessmen in the country who contributed to the economy and helped to create jobs for hundreds of people, stating that “Men like Sani Buhari rose to success through sheer hard work and drive.

“The late Sani Buhari demonstrated that we can achieve success through labour. His life story is inspiring because of his commitment to hard work and perseverance.

“I pray for you, the Sani Buhari families in Daura and Kano, as well as the government and peoples of Katsina and Kano for the fortitude to bear the loss.”

The emir, who received the team along with his brother, the Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, thanked Buhari for standing with the people of Kano in good and bad times.

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who equally participated in the burial ceremonies, conveyed the appreciation of the people to the president.

The delegation included the Ministers of Aviation and Water Resources, Hadi Sirika and Sulaiman Adamu respectively; a presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu and the Deputy Chief Security Officer, Maikano Abdullahi, who is an in-law of the deceased.

The late founder of the Bayajidda Group of Companies, who passed on in Dubai after a protracted illness was buried in Kano city after funeral prayers were offered at the palace of the emir.