By Ahmad Saka
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, his deputy Auwal Jatau, Senator Abdul Ningi, Emir of Bauchi Dr. Rilwanu Suleiman and other top government officials were in attendance as the remains of the late Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Yunusa Mohammed Danyaya was laid to rest in Ningi.
Alhaji Yunusa Muhammadu Danyaya died in the early hours of Sunday during a protracted illness at a hospital in Kano, aged 88 years and reigned for 46 years.
Other prominent Nigerians in attendance were former governors of Bauchi Ahmadu Mu'azu and Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, Emir of Katagum Umar Faruk II, national and state lawmakers among others.
In his condolence message, Governor Mohammed said that the late monarch lived a life of selfless service and offered counsel and fatherly guidance for the peace, unity and development of the state.
The Governor described the late Emir as a father who demonstrated the highest value of leadership, fostering unity, progress and development not only within the Ningi Emirate and Bauchi State but the country as a whole.
He said His Royal Highness would be remembered as a father to all, a pillar of strength, and a beacon of light in our state.
He prayed to God to grant the deceased internal rest and for the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
They described Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya as a man of peace, wisdom, and immense dedication to the welfare of his people. Throughout his reign, he exemplified the highest values of leadership, fostering unity, progress, and development across the Ningi Emirate. His legacy as a guardian of tradition, culture, and Islamic values will continue to inspire future generations.
Late Emir of Ningi Alhaji Yunusa Muhammadu Danyaya, was installed on 27th January 1978 and reigned for 46 years on the throne, Emir Danyaya has become the longest reigning emir in the history of Ningi Emirate.
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