Former head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has described the death of Malam Adamu Ciroma as a great loss.
A statement he signed on Thursday described the deceased as a patriotic citizen.
General Babangida said: “Although death is inevitable and one day we shall all return to our creator. Indeed, Malam Adamu Ciroma was a rare gem that has versatility and a pillar of national development who had made positive contributions in various sectors of our national life.
“I must express my sadness over the death of the elder statesman at this critical moment of our national renaissance and cohesion, when Malam Adamu would have played a prominent roles towards proferring solutions to the myriads of our national problems.
“On behalf of myself and my family, I extend our condolence to his entire family, the Fika emirate and to the Government and people of Yobe State on this great loss of pillar of unity.”
Similarly, Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani-Bello in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Jibrin Baba Ndace, said the late elder statesman contributed significantly to national development and that history would remember him as a man who stood for the unity of the nation.
The Governor lauded the hard work, commitment and dedication of the elder-statesman to the development of the nation during his lifetime.
“I wish to state that the late Alhaji Adamu Ciroma lived an exemplary life and was a national pillar while he was alive, he was always ready to serve his fatherland with all his capabilities.
“I urge the Family of Late Adamu Ciroma to take Solace in the fact that he lived a good life, he was an inspiration to many in the country and beyond.
“On behalf of Government and people of Niger State, we extend our sympathy to his family,” he said.
The Governor prayed Allah to grant the deceased Aljana fidausi and the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
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