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Gov Bago receives sympathisers over demise of deputy’s wife

Governor Umaru Bago receives sympathisers on condolence visit over the demise of the wife of the deputy gov.

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has continued to play host to sympathisers who were trooping in their numbers into the residence of his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba for a condolence visit over the loss of his wife, Hajiya Zainab Yakubu Garba.

Among the sympathisers were the Senator representing Niger South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Abuja Senator Peter Jiya Ndalikali, Member representing Lavun/ Mokwa/ Edati Federal Constituency, Hon. (Dr. ) Joshua Gana and former Niger State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Ketso.

Others are former members representing Munya/Shiroro/ Rafi Federal Constituency in the National Assembly Abuja, Hon.  Muhammad Abdullahi, State Auditor General, Alhaji Abdullahi Garba, members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Niger State Council, Traders Association of Nigeria (TUC)  the DG, Niger State Pensions Board, Malam Nasiru Saidu Namaska and his Management team, including  Islamic Groups as well as several NGOs both from outside and across the State.

Similarly, Principal Officers from the Ministries of Health, Agriculture, Works, Transport, and Education were equally among the sympathisers.

Islamic Scholars from within and outside the State took turns to offer special prayers for the repose of the soul of the deceased, used the occasion to call on Muslims to always reflect and re-examine themselves as well as ensure they live their lives in total submission to Almighty Allah.

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