Northern Senators Forum mourns Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji

The Northern Senators Forum received with deep sadness the news of the passing of our father, elder statesman and distinguished public servant, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, Sardaunan Sokoto.

Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji returned to his Creator on Thursday in Abuja at the age of 87. We received the news with heavy hearts, but with total submission to the will of Almighty Allah.

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The life of the late Sardaunan Sokoto was defined by *patriotism and dedication to community service*. He served Nigeria with distinction in various capacities, including as Minister of State for Budget and Planning in 1988, Minister of Finance between 1990 and 1991, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1992 to 1996.

As a career civil servant who rose to the position of Permanent Secretary, he brought integrity, discipline and diligence to the Ministries of Finance, Trade, Industries and National Planning.

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As Sardaunan Sokoto since 1990, succeeding the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello, he embodied leadership with humility. He served as a bridge between government, the traditional institution and the people, and held the revered title with honour until his last days.

He will be remembered as a patriot, an accomplished administrator and a bridge-builder whose contributions to nation building will endure for generations.

The Northern Senators Forum prays that Almighty Allah grants his soul Jannatul Firdaus and gives the immediate family, the Sokoto Caliphate and the entire nation the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.

We extend our sincere condolences to the family, the government and people of Sokoto State, and to all Nigerians on this great loss.

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