Zannah Umar Mustapha |
Borno
State Government has confirmed that the state’s Deputy Governor, Zannah Umar Mustapha, has passed on.
A
statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Usman Jidda Shuwa, said Mr. Zannah Mustapha died in his sleep Saturday morning while visiting Yola, the Adamawa
State capital, to
attend the convocation ceremony of Modibbo Adama University of Science and Technology, Yola.
attend the convocation ceremony of Modibbo Adama University of Science and Technology, Yola.
Mr.
Shuwa said the remains of the late politician would be brought back to
Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, where he would be buried at 4.PM. Saturday
(today).
The
statement reads, “It is with deep sense of utter shock and disbelief but with
complete submission to the will of the Almighty Allah that the Borno State
Government hereby announces the passing awy of His Excellency, Alhaji Zannah
Umar Mustapha, the Deputy Governor of Borno State.
“He
died in his sleep this morning in Yola, Adamawa State where he was to represent
Borno State Government at the convocation ceremony of Modibbo Adama University
of Science and Technology, Yola.
“He
was also scheduled to follow up on his earlier visit to Yola, in connection
with the welfare of Borno State citizens internally displaced as a result of
the Boko Haram insurgency.
“His
remains would be brought to Maiduguri for funeral at the Government House,
Maiduguri at 4pm today, Saturday, 15th August, 2015. He will be buried in
Maiduguri.
“His
Excellency, Hon. Kashim Shettima, the Executive Governor of Borno State,
expresses his heartfelt condolence to the family of the Deputy Governor and the
entire people of Borno State for the irreparable loss and appealed for prayers
for the repose of the soul of our late Deputy Governor.
“May
his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Ameen.”
Signed
Usman
Jidda Shuwa
Secretary to Borno State Government
Secretary to Borno State Government
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