Buhari condoles with Emir of Daura over demise of Matriarch

News Agency Of Nigeria 15:45 - 08 February 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari and Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar. [iwitness]

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep condolences and sympathy over the demise of Hajiya Mairo Sa’idu Daura, wife of the Emir’s late elder brother and a respected lady who worked for the welfare of the community.

In a condolence statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Sunday in Abuja, Buhari described the demise of Hajiya Mairo an irreparable loss.

He said: “I remember with absolute admiration, the motherly role played by the deceased throughout the Daura community and beyond.

”I am deeply shocked to learn of her sad demise.

“On behalf of the government and the people and myself, I extend deep condolences to Royal Family, particularly the Emir, Alhaji Faruk Umar-Faruk and the brotherly people of Daura.

”I also extend my heartfelt sympathy to her children, Amb. Adamu Sa’idu Daura, Abdulkadir Sa’idu, Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA and Uba Bashir Daura.”