President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday condoled with the Emir of Daura, Dr. Umar Faruk Umar, on the death of his oldest daughter, Hajiya Talatu.
The President, who arrived in Daura, his hometown in Katsina State, first visited the Emir before heading to his home.
He returned to Daura to partake in the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state.
He had earlier last week gone to Daura from a trip abroad to partake in the polls before it was postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
During the visit to Emir Umar on Friday, the President paid tributes to the deceased, describing her as an epitome of motherhood who personified decency, compassion and a very good character.
“I commiserate with you on this moment of sadness for the Emir, the Emirate Council and the people of Daura,” he said.
The Emir thanked the President for the visit and wished him a peaceful and successful end to his tenure.
Prayers were said for the repose of the deceased and the wellbeing of the President and the nation.
Earlier on arrival in Katsina, the President was received at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport by the Governor, Aminu Bello Masari; Deputy Governor, Mannir Yakubu; Senator Bello Mandiya; Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Rufa’i Abubakar; governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the poll in Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda; Speaker of the State Assembly; Chief Judge of the state; and members of the State Assembly and Executive Council.
The President will be participating in the Governorship and State of Assembly elections on Saturday.
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