The Emir of Ningi in Bauchi State, Dr. Yunusa Danyaya, has reportedly died at the age of 88.
The monarch, who is claimed to have returned from a medical trip to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, August 22, died early this morning at a hospital in Kano State.
In a statement released by his media, Mukhtar Gidado, Governor Bala Mohammed expressed his sympathies to the late emir’s family and the Emirate Council on Danyaya’s death.
The governor praised the late king as a man of peace, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of the people of the Ningi Emirate and Nigeria as a whole.
The statement read, “It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that the Bauchi State Government announces the passing of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ningi, Alhaji (Dr.) Yunusa Muhammadu Danyaya, OON, who is a highly respected First-Class Emir in Bauchi State. His death has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of the people of Ningi Emirate, Bauchi State, and Nigeria at large.”
“Alhaji Yunusa Muhammadu Danyaya was a man of peace, wisdom, and immense dedication to the welfare of his people.”
“Throughout his reign, he exemplified the highest values of leadership, fostering unity, progress, and development across the Ningi Emirate. His legacy as a guardian of tradition, culture, and Islamic values will continue to inspire future generations.
“In this moment of grief, the Bauchi State Government, led by His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed, extends its deepest condolences to the immediate family of the late Emir, the Ningi Emirate Council, and the entire people of Bauchi State.
“We mourn with you in this great loss and pray that Almighty Allah grants the departed soul eternal peace in Jannatul Firdaus. May Allah also grant his family, the people of Ningi, and all those affected by this loss the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.”
