Tinubu condoles with Kano people over Sheikh Nasir Muhammad’s death
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of a foremost Kano-based Imam, Sheikh Nasir Muhammad Nasir, who died at the age of 87.
According to a statement issued on June 8 by the Director of Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye, the President described the death of the religious leader as a loss for the country in view of his contributions to the spread of knowledge and rectitude.
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“Sheikh Nasir will be long remembered for devoting almost his entire life to the search and sharing of knowledge. His voice would never be forgotten for his years of preaching love and righteousness.
“He will be greatly missed in Kano and beyond for his fearless advocacy for the downtrodden, and ceaseless prayers for the country’s leaders.
“I condole with his family, his followers, the Emirs of Kano and Bichi as well as the Kano State Government over this huge loss. I pray for the repose of the Imam’s soul,” the President said.
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