The Niger State Government has mourned the Emir of Kagara Malam Salihu Tanko, who died in the early hours of Tuesday in Minna after a protracted illness.
A statement by secretary to the government of Niger State, Ahmed Matane described the late emir as a bridge-builder who reached across ethnic, cultural, and religious divides to promote peace and unity not only in his domain but the state as a whole.
“The contributions of late Malam Salihu Tanko to the developments of Kagara Emirate, the state and indeed Nigeria are unparalleled.
“His life on earth was very eventful and his achievements in all spheres of life left indelible marks on the people of his domain and Nigerians,” Mr Matane said.
He also prayed that God would forgive the late emir and grant his soul eternal rest as well as give his family and the people of the emirate the strength to bear the loss.
Tanko was born on April 5, 1930 and appointed the 16th chief of Tegina in 1971.
On January 1, 1982, he was appointed the second chief of Kagara with second-class status and subsequently upgraded to a first-class emir on November 1, 1991.
