From:Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen has described the late Nigerian Ambassador to Morocco Mansur Bamalli as a personality that remained unassuming and served his country diligently to the best of his ability.
The late Mansur Bamalli who was Magajin Garin Zazzau according to Speaker Abbas was more than a brother to him, saying apart from the fact that they came from the same lineage, shared a lot in common. He was a humble and kind human being to
Abbas, who holds the traditional title of Iyan Zazzau, led some members of the House to attend the three-day prayer for the repose of the deceased held at the palace yesterday.
“I am heartbroken that Ambassador Mansur left us at a time when we needed him most. Indeed, not just the Zazzau Emirate, but also the entire Kaduna State and Nigeria as a whole have lost an illustrious son.
“As painful as the demise of Magajin Garin Zazzau is, I find solace in the fact that he lived a life worthy of emulation. I pray that Allah will grant the late Magajin Garin Zazzau a peaceful resting place in Jannatul Firdaus,” the Speaker said.
Similarly, the National Chairman of Action Alliance, Dr. Adekunle Rufai Omoaje expressed his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kaduna State on the passing of Magajin Garin Zazzau Alhaji Mansur Nuhu Bamalli
He described the renowned traditional ruler and diplomat as an iconic leader and exemplary peacemaker whose influence and commitment to good leadership traversed beyond his Emirate.
