Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has received former Nigeria’s Senate President Senator Ahmed Lawan on a condolence visit following the passing of the Governor’s mother Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari.

During the visit, Senator Ahmed Lawan prayed God to forgive the deceased and give the family the courage to bear the loss.

In a separate development, Governor Radda also welcomed a high-powered delegation from the Sultanate of Damagaram in Niger Republic led by Magayakin Damagaram, Alhaji Ali Usman.

The delegation included the wife and family members of Sultan Abubakar Sanda Umaru as well as his son Umaru Abubakar.

Speaking on behalf of the Sultan, Magayakin Damagaram Alhaji Ali Usman said they are at Government House on behalf of the Sultan to commiserate with the Governor over the demise of his mother.

He explained that the Sultan had earlier planned to lead the delegation but could not make it as he was on a special engagement.

The Magayaki offered prayers for God to forgive the late Hajiya Safara’u and give her family the courage to bear the irreparable loss.

Alhaji Usman also acknowledged the Governor’s contributions to the Sultanate, stating that the Sultanate is proud of the governor’s support toward the Juma’at mosque project in Damagaram.

Responding to both visits on behalf of Governor Radda, Deputy Governor Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe expressed appreciation to the former Senate President and Sultane of Damagaram for their condolences.