Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, stormed Kano State on Saturday, on a condolence visit to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, at the Government House.
Jonathan said his trip was to commiserate with the State, over the demise of Maitama Sule.
He described the late statesman as a patriot, whose interest was the growth of Nigeria and the African continent.
“He was one of those leaders who shunned ethnicity, promoted national interest above all others, and believed in the corporate existence of the country.
“He was also a man of integrity, a nationalist, who played key role in the independence of the country, and after independence, his exploits in Nigeria and beyond, contributed to making Nigeria a great country”, he said.
“He was also a man of integrity, a nationalist, who played key role in the independence of the country, and after independence, his exploits in Nigeria and beyond, contributed to making Nigeria a great country”, he said.
Jonathan commended Ganduje for renaming the State-owned North-West University, after the late Danmasani.
“On behalf of my family and my entire entourage, I offer my condolences to you and the good people of the State”, he added.
“On behalf of my family and my entire entourage, I offer my condolences to you and the good people of the State”, he added.
Ganduje described the deceased as simple, friendly, and someone who carried everybody along, irrespective of differences.
He described the late Maitama Sule, as a role model who all Nigerians should be proud of.
He described the late Maitama Sule, as a role model who all Nigerians should be proud of.
Jonathan also paid a similar visit to the Emir’s Palace, and the house of the deceased elder statesman, in Kano city.
He was accompanied by former Minister of Education, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau; former FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed; and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Aminu Wali; among others.
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