Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has expressed deep grief over the recent spate of deaths in the state, lamenting the death of two former Permanent Secretaries and the All Progressives Congress, APC, Women Leader.
He called on citizens to offer prayers for the repose of their souls.
In a statement signed by his DG Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, the Governor described the deaths as a huge loss to the families, communities and the state at large.
“As faithful, we all know death is a necessary end, it will always come at the prescribed time as ordained by Allah (SWT),” Gov. Buni said.
“Sadly, however, we have lost one too many in recent times. From the late Emir of Ngazargamu to the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Bukar Aji, former Permanent Secretary, Alh. Ligali Ma’aji, Alh. Yakubu Dokshi, Hajiya Mairiga Umar, Alh. Kafchi Shettima and some others,” he stated.
Governor Buni noted that the deceased persons, in their individual capacities, contributed greatly to the development of Yobe State.
He specifically acknowledged the service of the two former Permanent Secretaries and Hajiya Mairiga Umar, the APC Women Leader Yobe South, saying their dedication to public service and community mobilization will be sorely missed.
“The deceased persons have in their individual capacities contributed greatly to the people and the state at large,” he added.
The governor, while consoling the bereaved families and the people of the state, urged Muslims to accept the will of Almighty Allah and pray for the departed.
“As Muslims, we accept the will of Almighty Allah and pray for the repose of their souls. May almighty Allah grant them Aljannah Firdaus, and to their families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” he prayed.
“It is indeed a trying moment for us but we firmly believe that it is the will of Almighty Allah.
“May Allah forgive their shortcomings and bless their souls with Aljannah Firdaus,” he further prayed.