Bauchi Mourns Passing Of Former Military Governor General Sani Sami
By George Coben, Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has received with deep sorrow and sense of profound loss the news of the passing of Major General Mohammadu Sani Sami (rtd.), Emir of Zuru in Kebbi state and former Military Governor of the old Bauchi State, who died sunday after a brief illness.
A statement from the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media/Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, said Bala Mohammed described the late Emir as a quintessential leader, a patriot, a disciplined officer, and a devout traditional ruler who devoted his time to the service of Nigeria and humanity with uncommon courage, justice and the fear of God.
As the Military Governor of the old Bauchi State, which then comprised the present-day Bauchi and Gombe states, the late General left behind indelible footprints of progress, transformation and selfless service.
“He is fondly remembered for his visionary infrastructural initiatives, bold civil service reforms, and people-oriented governance that laid the foundation for the modern growth of our dear state. His tenure was marked by fairness, inclusiveness and the pursuit of justice and equity in governance.
“In his reign as the Emir of Zuru the deceased carried the same values of discipline, humility and dedication into the traditional leadership. He was a monarch who ruled his people with wisdom, compassion, and integrity, always guided by the fear of Almighty Allah.
“His legacy of peace-building, community development, and bridge-building among diverse groups stand as shining examples of purposeful leadership,” the statement said.
Governor Mohammed noted that the state will forever remain grateful to the late Emir for his stirling contributions to its socio-polical evolution and development.
According to the statement, “The Governor, on behalf of his family, Government, and the good people of Bauchi State, commiserates with the family of the deceased, the Zuru Emirate, the Kebbi State Government, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and indeed, the entire nation over this great loss.”
He prayed Almighty Allah (SWT) to forgive the shortcomings of the late Emir, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and
give his family, the Zuru Emirate Council and all Nigerians the fortitude to bear the great loss.
“Major General Mohammadu Sani Sami lived a fulfilled life of service, Integrity and faith. His demise is a monumental loss, not only to Zuru Emirate and Kebbi State, but to Bauchi, Gombe, and indeed, the entire Nigerian nation. We shall continue to cherish his memory and emulate his shining examples,” the Governor concluded.