President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a ‘get-well-soon’ message to the Emir of his hometown, Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouq Umar, who was recently hospitalised.
The President’s message was contained in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu and issued on Wednesday.
In the statement, Buhari said he received the news of the Emir’s illness with concern and prayed for his quick recovery.
“President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sent his goodwill and prayers to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar after he was admitted to the Federal Medical Centre, Katsina State.
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“President Buhari, who holds the traditional title of ‘Bayajidda Daura’, his hometown, said ‘he received the news of the Emir’s sudden illness with concern and expressed best wishes for the speedy recovery of the monarch.
“I join the Daura Emirate and the entire people of Katsina State in praying for the recovery of our humble and dedicated Emir, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar,” the President said.
“The President expressed satisfaction with the reported progress and recovery of the Emir since his hospitalization”, the statement added.
Recall that the emir’s Palace was sealed by the statement following the confirmation of COVID-19 cases in the Palace.
