Late Marafan Sokoto, a true statesman- Tambuwal

Late Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has described the late Marafan Sokoto, Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi, as “a true statesman.”

This is contained in a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Imam Imam and issued to newsmen in Sokoto on Wednesday.

It said: “The late Marafa, who died Wednesday afternoon at a London hospital, was a true statesman. Shinkafi was born 13 January 1937.

“His selfless and meritorious service to God, country and humanity, was felt by all.

“The late Shinkafi was a distinguished legal luminary, security expert, a politician with conscience and great community leader and mobiliser.

“Marafa’s death has closed a chapter in the life of one Nigeria’s most valuable public officers who made his mark in both public and private sectors.”

The statement quoted the governor as saying that the deceased was a passionate Nigerian, whose invaluable contributions to issues of national interest would be greatly missed.

“His law office served as training ground for many aspiring lawyers in Sokoto State and beyond,” the statement quoted the governor as saying.

While condoling with his immediate family, the people and government of Zamfara and the Sultanate Council of Sokoto, Tambuwal prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest.

Meanwhile, the former Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa has described the death of the late Marafan Sokoto as “monumental loss not only to the North but to the entire country.”

This is contained in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Yusuf Dingyadi, issued to newsmen in Sokoto on Wednesday