Late Isa Gusau’s last message on Gov. Zulum
The plan was to comprehensively showcase most of what the administration achieved since 2019. We planned a syndicated multimedia campaign on traditional, online and social media, with dates and sectors to be focused on.
The plan did not require funding. We only needed the Governor’s blessing.
Governor Zulum looked at it and said, ‘this is an excellent plan. Please see me tomorrow, insha’Allah to discuss it.’
The following day when I came, Zulum said something I did not expect.
‘Gusau’, he began. ‘I am seriously worried about how you are losing weight. What is happening?,’ he asked.
I said, ‘I have ulcer but I was also having some chest pain. I saw a medical doctor in Abuja and after a chest CT scan, they found some fluid around my chest. The doctor said from my test results, he did not think it was anything serious. He gave me some ‘water pill’ to drain the fluid.’
Zulum said: ‘look, I really like your plan for our media campaign but honestly, your health is far more important to me. I want you to immediately go to India and do an intensive check-up. I will issue a diplomatic letter to speed up your visa issuance. Leave this media thing till you return.’
Zulum’s judgement call was thoughtfully wise because the ‘water pill’ did not work.
Zulum provided all the support I needed. I departed on December 13, 2022 and he kept monitoring my journey.
The Governor came to India for some engagements on December 25, 2022, and on arrival, he immediately invited me.
Later same day, I was admitted ahead of my surgery, scheduled for Tuesday, December 26.
Early on surgery day, Zulum called just as he did later at night to know how it went. This was despite assigning someone to monitor me and update him.
The next day, Zulum was by my bedside. We spent an hour together. I saw from him love, compassion, brotherhood and fatherliness.
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I am eternally grateful to an extraordinary boss and to everyone who supported me.
Although I lost weight, I am recovering and from the look of things, I might soon be strong enough to challenge Omos, that big and ruthless wrestler, to show him I am stronger.
Until that ‘fight’, I wish you the best of health, faith and prosperity.
Namaste!
Isa Gusau, spokesman to Governor Zulum, wrote from New Delhi, India.
Allahu Akbar. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannat Firdaus. So sad. May Allah bless Zulum for his kindness and uncommon humanity. And may Allah comfort the family and loved ones of the deceased. And also grant us a good ending.
Ameen.