Kano Pioneer First Lady, Hajiya Ladi Bako Is Dead

The pioneer First Lady of Kano State, Hajiya Ladi Bako, has been confirmed dead.

Hajiya Ladi reportedly died in Kano today after battling a protracted illness. The deceased is the wife of the Retired Commissioner of Police (CP), Audu Bako (1924–1980).

Having served with the Nigerian Police Force, Bako became the first Governor of Kano State during the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon following the formation of the state from part of the Northern Region, Naija News understands.

Late Hajiya Ladi was born in Sabon Gari, Zaria in 1930. She hailed precisely from Layin Magajiya in Zaria. Young Ladi attended Missionary schools up to Standard 2. According to Hajiya Ladi, her parents who were from Mid-western Nigeria, came to Zaria and settled at Sabon Gari.

In 1949, Audu Bako met young Ladi at the entrance of their house. They became seriously in love to the extent that Emir Aminu approved their marriage.

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