The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has commiserated with the government and the people of Niger, over the demise of the Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Saidu Namaska.

Kalu, in a condolence message on Thursday in Abuja, stressed that the late Emir was a selfless statesman, who had a passion for the growth and progress of his domain.

The former governor of Abia urged the family members of the deceased to sustain the worthy legacies of the late Emir.

While applauding the 47- year reign of the late Emir, Kalu noted that Kontagora and its environs witnessed tremendous development during the reign of the late Emir.

He prayed to Allah to forgive the deceased his shortcomings and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus.
Kalu said, “I join the people of Kontagora and Niger at large in mourning the passing of the Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora, Alhaji Saidu Namaska.

” The late Emir was known for sincerity, humility, and selflessness.

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“During his 47-year reign, Kontagora witnessed the robust transformation.

” The people of Kontagora and Niger in general, have lost a rare gem, whose accomplishments as a statesman and monarch, will remain evergreen in the minds of the people.

“The Kontagora Emirate council must strive to uphold and sustain the worthy causes championed by the late Emir.

“His demise is not only a big loss to the traditional institution but Nigeria at large.”

The senator prayed to Allah to give the Kontagora Emirate council, the fortitude to bear the loss.