Tinubu condoles ex-Kano governor Shekarau over brother’s death
…says late Dahiru Shekarau’s passing ‘more than a family loss’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with a former governor of Kano State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, over the death of
...says late Dahiru Shekarau’s passing ‘more than a family loss’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with a former governor of Kano State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, over the death of his brother, Mallam Dahiru Shekarau.
In a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the passing of the late retired educationist and administrator as “more than a family loss,” noting that his contributions extended beyond his immediate family to the wider society.
President Tinubu said the late Dahiru Shekarau distinguished himself through years of service dedicated to building people and strengthening institutions, leaving behind a legacy of impact and integrity.
The President noted that the deceased, who died on February 10, 2026, served Kano State in various capacities and rose through the ranks of the civil service, culminating in his retirement in 2015 as a permanent secretary.
Tinubu urged the Shekarau family to honour the memory of the late public servant by sustaining his tradition of community service and upholding the legacy of his distinguished career.
He also prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and asked God to grant the family the strength and comfort to bear the loss.
