A former governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for adopting the leadership style of the late Premier of the defunct Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto.

Bafarawa made the commendation when he received Governor Aliyu, who paid him a condolence visit over the recent death of his younger sister, Hajiya Tumba, and his aide, Yahaya Dada.

According to Bafarawa, Gov. Aliyu has been replicating the leadership qualities of Sir Ahmadu Bello and urged him to maintain the momentum.

“Your style of leadership is quite similar to that of the late Sir Ahmadu Bello. So, continue with it,” he said.

The former governor also praised Gov. Aliyu for fostering peace and unity in the state and assured him of his continued support and assistance.

He noted that the governor’s inclusive governance style had significantly transformed Sokoto’s political landscape by leaving no room for opposition owing to his myriad of plausible peace-building initiatives.

“I’m equally aware of your reconciliatory efforts, which go beyond Sokoto State.

“Whenever there is a misunderstanding or dispute, you always intervene until an amicable resolution is reached. This is indeed commendable, so keep it up,” he urged.

Earlier, Governor Aliyu expressed his condolences to the former governor over the loss of his sister and aide, describing their deaths as great losses not only to Sokoto State but to the entire nation.

He thanked Bafarawa for his kind words of encouragement and prayed for continued peace, unity and progress in the state.