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Gov. Buni receives condolences over loss of former Yobe Gov. Bukar Abba Ibrahim (Photos)
Story from Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu
Thousands of sympathisers on Monday thronged the Yobe State Government House Mosque in Damaturu to condole with the government and pay their last respect to the former governor, late Bukar Abba Ibrahim, who died in Saudi Arabia on Sunday and was buried on Monday morning.
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni received former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Saminu Turaki representing the 1999 Governor’s Forum, traditional rulers, members of the state assembly, the judiciary, members of the state executive council, party chieftains, and representatives of various groups and organisations who paid their condolences.
READ ALSO: Former Yobe Governor Bukar Abba Ibrahim buried in Mecca (Video/Pictures)
Individuals and groups within and outside the state continued to arrive at the government house mosque to pray for the repose of the soul of the late former governor.
Many stakeholders, politicians, and civil servants who served in the Bukar administration recalled the efforts of the late governor in laying a good foundation for the development of the state.
Sympathisers, politicians, and civil servants commended Governor Buni for officially taking over other aspects of the funeral and condolences, saying it was a well-deserved honour to late Bukar Abba Ibrahim.
Late Bukar Abba Ibrahim died after a protracted illness at the age of 74 in Saudi-German Hospital in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
He was buried on Monday, 5th February 2024, according to Islamic rites in Mecca.
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