Sokoto Governor Aliyu Loses Aunt, Wamakko Condoles Family
By Juliet Vincent
The death has occurred of Hajiya Maryam ‘Yar Nene, an aunt to Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto.
The late Maryam died on Friday in her residence after battling with a prolonged illness.
Meanwhile, the APC leader in the state, Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has condoled with Governor Aliyu and the members of his family over the loss of their aunt.
He described late Maryam as a disciplinarian and a pious mother who dedicated
her life to service to humanity.
“I pray to the Almighty Allah to forgive late Maryam,accept her good deeds and forgive her shortcomings,” Wamakko prayed.
He appealed to the entire bereaved family to see the death as something ordained by Allah and prayed to Almighty Allah to comfort them
Prayers were offered for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
The condolence visit had in attendance, the Speaker, Sokoto State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.Tukur Bala Bodinga, his Deputy, Kabiru Ibrahim Kware and members of the legislature.
Others were commissioners, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, civil servants, religious leaders, politicians and businessesmen, among others.
The late Hajiya Maryam Nene, who is survived by many children and great children, had since been buried according to Islamic rites.
