“Your sudden and painful departure shocked us” – Patience Jonathan weeps over Yako

The first lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, broke down and wept, when she visited thw widow of the late governor of Kaduna at the State Government House.

Mrs. Jonathan extolled the virtues of the late Patrick Yakowa, asserting that he was a true patriot, who was dedicated to the welfare of his people.

Her condolence message read: “Our dearly beloved Governor Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, we received with rude shock news of your sudden and painful departure. We, however, give God praise that you lived a worthy life full of honour and integrity.

“We are also gladdened that you were a true patriot who was devoted to the welfare of your people without respect for the divides and differences. Our prayers is that God, almighty will receive you into His peace and grant your sweet repose”

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