Alhaji Umaru Shinkafi, Marafan Sokoto, who died Wednesday afternoon at a
\nLondon hospital was a true statesman whose selfless and meritorious service
\nto God, country and humanity was felt by all, Sokoto State Governor Aminu
\nWaziri Tambuwal has said.<\/p>\n
In a message of condolence issued in Sokoto by his spokesman, Malam Imam
\nImam, Tambuwal described Shinkafi as a distinguished legal luminary,
\nsecurity expert, politician with conscience and great community leader and
\nmobiliser.<\/p>\n
“Marafa’s death has closed a chapter in the life of one Nigeria’s most
\nvaluable public officers who made his mark in both public and private
\nsectors. He was a
\ntruly passionate Nigerian whose invaluable contributions to issues of
\nnational interest will be greatly missed.<\/p>\n
“His law office served as training ground for many aspiring lawyers in
\nSokoto State and beyond.<\/p>\n
While condoling his immediate family, the people and government of Zamfara
\nState and the Sultanate Council of Sokoto, Tambuwal prayed to God to grant
\nthe deceased eternal rest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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