Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has expressed shock over the death of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero who died on Friday at the age of 83 after a protracted illness.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, Governor Orji described Late Bayero as a focused leader who he said promoted peace, unity and good neighbourliness amongst Nigerians during his lifetime.

Governor Orji who said that the death of Emir of Kano is a great loss to the nation, added that his wealth of experience is needed at this time of the nation’s history.

He implored the immediate family members of the late Emir of Kano to take solace in the fact their breadwinner lived a fulfilled life worthy of emulation.

“My heartfelt sympathy first goes to his immediate family members he left behind, the government and good people of Kano State. I pray that his gentle soul rest in peace.”

Also, the South East Governors’ Forum has commiserated with the Kano State government over the death of Emir.

In a statement s by the Forum’s Chairman and Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, the governors of the South East said that they received the news of the death of Emir of Kano, late Alhaji Ado Bayero, with shock and disbelief.

The governors who also sympathized with the immediate family of the deceased, described the late Emir of Kano as a revered traditional ruler who built bridges of love, peace and unity in the country during his life time.

According to them, the great leadership qualities of the late Emir of Kano would be greatly missed especially now that the nation is facing a lot of daunting challenges.

“ We received the news of the death of Emir of Kano with shock and disbelief. We commiserate with his immediate family, the government and good people of Kano State over the death of their revered Emir Alhaji Ado Bayero who died at the age of 83. He was one traditional ruler who distinguished himself through his great leadership qualities which enable him to rule for over five decades. He believed in the indivisibility of one Nigeria.And during his live time he built bridges of friendship, love, peace and unity. We shall greatly miss him.”