Dr. Mohammed Lawan Koguna (Durbin Kano), an elder statesman and respected traditional titleholder in the Kano Emirate, has passed away at 87 after a brief illness at a hospital in Abuja, his family announced on Saturday.
In a statement, his son, Hon. Nasiru H. Koguna, said: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and comfort our family during this difficult time.”
The Janaiza prayer is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Emir’s Palace, Kofar Kudu.
He was Honorary Consul, Republic of Turkey, responsible for 19 Northern States; Director/Adviser, British Caledonian Airways 1982-85; Director, Kapita! Insurance Co. Ltd, 1985-96, Chairman of Board, Electricity Meter Co. Ltd, 1985-2001; Chairman, Continental Reinsurance Ltd. 1985-2001; member Prerogative of Mercy, Kano State, 1970-75; Kano State Hotels Management Board, 1976-79; Councillor, Kano Emirate Council, 1976-77.
Fellow Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, The Nigerian Corporation of Registered Insurance Brokers, West African Insurance Institute, Faculty of Risk Management Nigerian Institute Management, Institute of Management Consultants and Paul Harris Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
Koguna was Chairman Kano State Golf Association, President, Kano Golf Club and Rotary Club of Bompai
Dr. Koguna founded several e-business ventures and actively sponsored community development programs, particularly sports events such as golf tournaments.
He held a degree in Economics from Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Management from Loughborough University, UK.