President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family, government and people of Kwara on the passing of Etsu Patigi, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar.
A statement by Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu in Abuja on Thursday, said the President commended the monarch’s commitment to peace, stability and development of not only his domain, but also the entire state.
Buhari urged that Etsu Patigi’s worthy legacy be sustained.
The President also commiserated with the family, the government and people of Katsina State on the transition of the District Head of Kafur, Alhaji Rabe Abubakar, Dan Galadiman Katsina.
He described the late traditional ruler as a deeply religious, peaceful and kind-hearted man who was committed to the welfare and progress of the people in his domain.
The President prayed that God Almighty would comfort the bereaved families, friends and associates of the departed royal fathers and grant their souls peace.

Muhammadu Buhari, former Nigerian military ruler and presidential candidate for the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) speaks during an interview with Reuters at a private residence in Lagos February 19, 2011. Buhari, the main opposition candidate in Nigeria's presidential election, said he was optimistic it would be a more credible race than in the past but warned events in north Africa showed people would no longer accept a rigged vote. Picture taken February 19, 2011. To match Interview NIGERIA-BUHARI/ REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT)