Earlier today, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya led a delegation from the Gombe State government, including the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, to Ningi town in Bauchi State to offer condolences following the passing of the Emir of Ningi, Dr. Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya.
Speaking at the Emir’s palace, Governor Inuwa described the late monarch’s death as a significant loss, not only for the Ningi Emirate and Bauchi State but for the entire northern region and Nigeria as a whole.
Reflecting on the deep ties between his family and the late Emir, as well as the broader relationship between the Ningi Emirate and Gombe State, Governor Inuwa said, “Death has indeed separated us from a father, a guardian, and a statesman whose monumental loss will be felt across the entire nation. May Allah grant his soul eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus.”
The Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Dr. Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, CFR, also spoke, describing the late Ningi monarch as a foundational figure whose fatherly guidance among community leaders significantly shaped traditional leadership. He noted that the late Emir Danyaya had been a close ally of the Gombe Emirate for over four decades, dating back to his service as Area Manager with the former Northern State Marketing Board in the late 1970s.
“Emir Danyaya’s death is deeply mourned by the Gombe Emirate and the entire Gombe State community because we have lost a close ally,” Dr. Abubakar added. He also prayed for the repose of the late traditional ruler’s soul.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya also visited the Bauchi Government House to extend the condolences of the government and people of Gombe State to Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed over the sad event.
In response, Governor Bala Mohammed expressed gratitude to his Gombe counterpart for standing with the Ningi Emirate and the Bauchi State Government in this moment of grief.
He praised Governor Inuwa for his capable leadership in managing the affairs of both Gombe State and the Northern States Governors’ Forum.
“We were confident that you would stand with us during this challenging time, and we are not surprised you have come,” said Bala Mohammed. “As our leader across the nineteen northern states, you consistently meet expectations, demonstrating your leadership zeal whenever the need arises.”
The Gombe delegation included the Chief of Staff, Government House, Abubakar Inuwa Kari; Commissioners of Trade, Industry, and Tourism, Nasiru Mohammed Aliyu mni; and Budget and Economic Planning, Salihu Baba Alkali, among other government officials, as stated by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe.
