Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed shock over the death of the Kano based Islamic scholar and famous industrialist, Alhaji Nasiru Ahali who died on Thursday night at the ripe age of 108.
In a statement issued by the governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the death of late Nasiru Ahali as a collosal loss not only to his family, but to the state, nation and the entire Muslim ummah.
Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf described the deceased as one of the founders of industries and established formal businesses in Kano who strive hard in shaping the state’s economy and played a crucial role in the sprang of larger and small scale industries in the state.
On behalf of the government and people of Kano State, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf extends heartfelt condolences to the breaved family; prayed to Almighty Allah, the most Exalted to grant his gentle soul Aljannatul Firdausi.
Signed:
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
Director General
Media and Publicity
Government House, Kano