By Gloria Ikibah
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya, the Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, who died on Thursday morning at the age of 63.
In a condolence message conveyed through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Speaker Abbas described the late traditional leader as a dedicated community figure and a pillar of unity in the Zazzau Emirate.
He praised Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya for his exemplary life and patriotic service, offering condolences to the Zazzau Emirate, the people, and the government of Kaduna State.
The Speaker prayed for Allah (SWT) to grant the deceased Jannatul Firdaus and to provide strength to his family in this difficult time.
Born in Unguwar Kaura, Zaria City, the late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau was a retired health officer with the Kaduna State Ministry of Health. He was a respected council member and kingmaker in the Zazzau Emirate Council, overseeing health-related matters and managing the Palace Health Clinic (Yero Health Clinic).