The Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Former Yobe Governor, Bukar Abba Ibrahim.
The President said he received the news of the passing of Senator Abba Ibrahim,with immense grief.
In a statement signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu described late Abba Ibrahim as ‘a personal friend and a consummate leader who served the people of Yobe with dedication during his political career.’
“As a senator for 12 years, his wealth of experience was a guiding force in the National Assembly. Generations to come will remember him for always placing the progress and welfare of the people at the heart of his service,” the President said.
He said; “On behalf of the Nigerian Government, the President extends his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the late Senator and the government and people of Yobe State.”
The President prays that Almighty God grant the departed statesman eternal rest.
The former governor died on Sunday while receiving treatment for a protracted illness in Saudi Arabia. He was 75 years old.
The late Ibrahim was elected to the Senate for the Yobe East constituency in 2007.
He contested for re-election on April 9, 2011, in the Senatorial contest for Yobe East on the ANPP platform and also won.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
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