President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the passing of the Emir of Lafia, Alhaji Isah Mustapha Agwai I, saying he is saddened by the news.
In a statement released on Thursday by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on media, Malam Shehu Sani, on the passing of the Emir of Lafia, said, on behalf of the Federal Government, the President extends heartfelt commiserations to Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, the Lafia Emirate Council, the people of Lafia and Nasarawa State on the passage of the highly respected monarch who ascended the throne of his ancestors in 1974.
Stating further, Garba Shehu said that the President has assured the family of the fullest sympathy of the Federal Government as they mourn the chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Emirs and Chiefs and state chairman of Jama’tul Nasril Islam (JNI), who will be fondly remembered for his exemplary leadership and tireless efforts at improving the lives of his people. He said
“In the course of his remarkable 44 years on the throne, President Buhari affirms that Alhaji Agwai’s devoted himself to championing inter-religious harmony, tolerance, peace building and conflict prevention as well as promoting the role of education in nation building”.
As the remains of the late Emir is buried on Friday, the President prays Allah to receive the monarch’s soul and grant him peaceful repose.
He also prays that Allah will grant the people of Lafia a worthy successor.