Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, has described the death of Alhaji Danjuma Galadima, Galadima Gari Nupe as a colossal loss to the Kin Nupe, Niger state and Nigeria as a whole.
In a condolence message in Abuja, Tuesday, the Etsu Nupe noted that the deceased, who was among his confidants, epitomised humility, piety, and uprightness.
Etsu Nupe said he received with great shock the sudden demise of Galadima Gari Nupe who is a member of the Bida Emirate Council, adding that he was devastated by the news of his death.
The royal father also described the death of the Galadima Gari Nupe as very painful, saying he was a complete gentleman.
“The Galadima was Godly and showed love to his people, irrespective of tribal or religious inclinations,” he said.
He described the deceased as a bridge builder, an amiable personality, who was at home with his people, noting that his demise has created a huge vacuum that will be difficult to fill.
“He was indeed unique in his leadership style and was deep in his faith in Almighty Allah.
“May his exemplary leadership in promoting peace, unity and progress among the people of Bida Emirate and Kin Nupe be remembered as his legacy towards making Nigeria a better place to live,” the Etsu Nupe said.
He prayed God to grant his soul eternal peace, and grant his family, the people of Kutigi, kin Nupe and the state the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
It would be recalled that late Danjuma Galadima who died at a hospital in Abuja will be buried in his country home, Bida by 10am on Wednesday.
