President Buhari Reacts To The Death Of Emir Of Borgu

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed great sadness and deep feeling of immense personal and national loss over the death of the Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Haliru Santoro, Kitoro III. 

The President, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, commiserated with the late Emir's family, the people of Borgu Emirate, government and entire people of Niger State on the death of the “very illustrious traditional ruler who will be long remembered and honored for his notable contributions to the development of his community, state and country."

The late Emir, Buhari noted, ruled over the Emirate for many years with commendable wisdom, benevolence and an uncommon dedication to duty. The President prayed that Almighty Allah will receive Alhaji Haliru’s soul and grant his people a worthy successor who will build on the laudable legacies of his life of service to community and country.