Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP Kaduna South), on Sunday, sympathised with the family of late Malam Tagwai Sambo, Chief of Moro’a, in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sambo, a first-class traditional ruler died peacefully in his sleep on Friday at 88, and had spent 58 years on the throne.
Katung, during a condolence visit to the family in Manchok, described Sambo’s demise as a huge loss to the nation.
The senator, who was accompanied by Rep. Daniel Amos (PDP- Jema’a/Sanga), disclosed that the late traditional leader was a great pillar of support to him.
He said: “Baba was a great pillar to me and for that, I am here to pay my last respect and appreciate him for being a great support to me.
“May his soul rest in peace.”
He added that Sambo had contributed immensely to the growth and development of not only Moro’a Chiefdom, but the entire Southern Kaduna.
“He had lived a very productive life and represented the virtues of truth, service and honesty in his 58 years on the throne.
“Baba’s leadership and goodwill attracted enormous development to the chiefdom and positivity impacted the lives of his people.
“The country has lost one of its longest-reigning traditional monarchs whose contributions to the promotion of unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians cannot be forgotten for years to come.
“Baba was a true leader; he was an upright person and God fearing. The only thing we can do to keep his name alive is to emulate his peaceful legacy,” the senator said.
While consoling the wife of the late monarch, Mrs Alisabatu Sambo, the senator urged the family to be comforted in the fact that late Sambo lived for God and humanity.
Responding, the Secretary of the Moro’a Traditional Council, Mr Emmanuel Musa, thanked the senator and his entourage for the condolence visit.
Musa also thanked the Senator for sponsoring a bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, to be sited in the Chiefdom.
He pointed out that the move, if successful, would bring growth and development not only to Moro’a Chiefdom, but the entire Kaduna State. (NAN)
