Etsu Nupe mourns Ezonuwa Kutigi’s death, describe him as a gentleman
By Mohammed Baba Busu
Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, has described the death of the late Ezonuwa Kutigi, Alhaji Abubakar Wucin-Pata as a very painful, while describing him as a complete gentleman
Late Ezonuwa died in his country home, Kutigi, headquarters of Lavun Local Government Area of Niger
Etsu Nupe said the deceased, who was among his confidants, epitomized humility, piety, and uprightness.
The Royal father stated this in his condolence message in Abuja on Thursday.
Etsu Nupe described the late Ezonuwa as a humble gentleman known for fairness, justice and peaceful coexistence.
“The Wacin-Pata was Godly and showed love to his people, irrespective of tribal or religious inclinations,” he said.
He described the deceased as a bridge builder, an amiable personality, who was at home with his people and his demise has created a vacuum that will be too difficult to fill.
“He was indeed unique in his leadership style and was deep in his faith in Almighty Allah.
“May his exemplary leadership in promoting peace, unity and progress amongst his people, Kin Nupe be remembered as his legacy towards making Nigeria a better place to live,” the Etsu Nupe averred.
He prayed God to grant his soul eternal peace, and to grant his immediate family members, the people of Kutigi, all in kin Nupe and the state the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
