Speaker Abbas Mourns Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Yahaya
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya.
He died on Thursday morning, aged 63.
In a condolence message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker described the late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau as a committed community leader and a symbol of unity.
According to him, late Alhaji Yahaya lived a life worthy of emulation, describing him as a patriotic citizen.
He sent heartfelt condolences to the Zazzau Emirate, the people, and government of Kaduna State over the loss.
The Speaker equally prayed to Allah (SWT) to grant him Jannatul Firdaus and give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
The late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, born at Unguwar Kaura, Zaria City, was a distinguished retired health officer with the Kaduna State Ministry of Health.
He was a respected council member and kingmaker in the Zazzau Emirate Council.
He also served as the councillor in charge of health-related matters within the Emirate Council and headed the Palace Health Clinic, known as Yero Health Clinic.
