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Governor Inuwa Condoles With Sheikh Hamza Abdulhamid Over Father’s Death

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4 years ago

January 12, 2023

By Abdulateef Bamgbose

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has commiserated with the Chairman of Gombe State Council of Ulamas of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah wa Iqamatisunnah, Sheikh Hamza Adam Abdulhamid, over the demise of his father, Sheikh Adamu Abdulhamid Usman.

The late Islamic scholar, aged 97, died today in Gombe after a brief illness.

Governor Inuwa, who led a government delegation to attend the funeral prayer ( Janazah) held at the Shagon Goro Izala Mosque no. 1, new commercial area, Gombe, described the late cleric as an embodiment of humility and a scholar of note who led a life of service to God and humanity.

He said the late Sheikh Adamu will be remembered for his uprightness and sterling contributions to the growth of Islam and community service.

The Governor, on behalf of the Government and people of Gombe State, extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members, the leadership of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah wa Iqamatisunnah and the muslim community in general over the great loss.

He prayed Almighty Allah to reward his good deeds with Aljannat Firdaus.

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Musawa Seeks Broader Significance for June 12

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9 hours ago

October 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., says June 12 must be remembered as a sacrifice that gave Nigerians democracy, beyond its status as a public holiday.

In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister,Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze Ph.D in Abuja.

Musawa stated this at the national premiere of “MKO”, a film on Chief Moshood Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

She said 33 years after June 12, 1993, many young Nigerians know it only as a holiday, but the film turns it back into memory.

“For too many young Nigerians, June 12 is simply a public holiday. This film tells them that our democracy did not arrive by chance. It was fought for. It was defended. It was paid for. This documentary is in honour of the heroes of June 12, the men and women who gave their lives for the mandate of June 12, 1993 and for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today,” the Minister said.

Musawa hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Host, for his participation in the June 12 struggle and paying the price in exile, adding that Nigeria’s creative industry will keep telling the story of its democracy with courage.

“Through film and the creative economy, Nigeria will preserve its history. A nation that forgets its past loses its way to the future. Nigeria has a story and our story deserves to be told,” she said.

Earlier, the director of the investigative documentary, Ose Oyamendan, said the film was in honour and memory of heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.

“There was Hope ’93 and now there is Renewed Hope. There was a man who sacrificed his life so we may have democracy and there is a man who almost lost his life fighting for democracy who is now helping build a lasting democracy.

“There was a great man called Bashorun MKO Abiola and there is now another great man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Democrats. Nationalists. Nation builders. Leaders of men and women. We must never forget our story. We must always honour and remember our heroes,” Oyamendan said.

Top government officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Staff to the President Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila, state Governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers and other distinguished dignitaries attended the premiere.

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