As Senators Adamu, Al-makura, traditional rulers condole with first family
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, said that, the dead of his first son, Hassan Abdullahi Sule, was a test of faith from God.
Governor Sule stated this while receiving condolences at the Palace of his father, the Sarkin Gude, in Akwanga Local Government Area.
The governor who cited the Holy Qu’ran, pointed how God promised to test the faith of every believer.
“I see this as a test from God. I was the person consoling somebody that lost his 9 children and 70 cows yesterday. And today God decided to test me, to see whether I was sincere in consoling that bereaved father.”
He described his late son Hassan as a calm, disciplined and obedient young man, who treated his siblings equally and with respect.
“He grew up carrying all his siblings along. It’s only God that has the power to take him away. He was the one taking decisions on our businesses.
“He is always on hand to advise me on what next to do, saying my schedule will not allow me to run any business.
“God took him away to test my resilience and faith. God didn’t seek my advice when He gave Hassan to me and He will not seek my advice when He takes him away,” he stated.
Since the news of the passing of the late Hassan Abdullahi Sule, Gudi, the country home of the Governor, has turned into a Mecca of sort, as prominent persons trooping in to condole with the Nasarawa first family.
Among the early arrivals were the first Executive Governor of the State and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, the immediate past governor of the State, Umaru Tanko Al-makura, Traditional rulers among other prominent personalities.
The Emir of Lafia, Sidi Bage Muhammad, on behalf of the Sarkin Gude, Sule Bawa, appreciated all those who attended the funeral rites of the late Hassan Abdullahi Sule.
The late Hassan Abdullahi Sule died at the age of 36, leaving behind a daughter and a pregnant wife. He was buried in Gudi according to Islamic rites.
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1. Governor Abdullahi Sule offering prayers to his late son at the Dalhatu Araf Special Hospital, Lafia.
2. During the funeral rite of Late Hassan in Gudi.
