The Sultan of Sokoto, HRH Sa’ad Abubakar III, led thousands to observe the third day prayer for the repose of the late Emir of Lafia, Isa Mustapha Agwai I, in the palace in Lafia of Nasarawa State.
The prayer was performed by the Chief Imam of Lafia Sheik Dalhatu among other prominent Islamic Scholars who prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Monarch.
In his remarks at the prayer session, the Governor of Nasarawa State Umaru Al-Makura said, “The 44 year old reign of late Emir of Lafia, Dr Isa Mustapha Agwai I is “the golden era in the history of Lafia Emirate. The revered late emir was the true progenitor and cornerstone of modern Lafia Emirate. Under the emir’s royal stewardship, Lafia witnessed its most astounding developments.”
In his condolence, a close associate of the Emir since childhood, Isyaku Ibrahim said, “The late Emir of Lafia was indeed a man of honour, charisma and a symbol of a nationalist who protected the Igbos during the civil wars, enhanced dialogue and shunned violence throughout his reign as an Emir, and a big brother to me.”
