The Emir of Gusau, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, has died at the age of 71 after a lengthy illness. He passed away on Friday in Abuja.
Dr. Bello ascended the throne as the 16th Emir of Gusau following the passing of his father on March 16, 2015.
Before becoming Emir, he served as a top-ranking civil servant, holding the position of Permanent Secretary in the former Sokoto State and later in Zamfara State. His reign on the throne spanned just over a decade.
Sulaiman Idis, spokesperson to Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, confirmed the Emir’s passing and expressed deep condolences on behalf of the government.
Emir’s death as a personal loss, noting that he was a supportive royal father and a capable leader who dedicated himself to making Zamfara State better.
“I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of our father, His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau.
“I expressed my heartfelt condolences to the Zamfara State Council of Chiefs, immediate and extended families of the late Emir, Gusau emirate, as well as the entire people of Zamfara State.
“His Highness’s passing is a huge loss for the people of Zamfara State, as well as for the North and Nigeria as a whole. The late royal father dedicated 10 years of serving the people after becoming the 15th Emir of Gusau on 16 March 2015. He led with commitment, dedication, and a strong sense of faith,” the statement read.
Governor Lawal, in his tribute, described the late Emir as a father figure and mentor whose advice and leadership would be greatly missed.
“I have lost a confidant and a father whose wisdom guides me and other state leaders. May the Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah,” he said.
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