By Muhammad B. Muhammad
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has commeserated with All Progressives Congress (APC) and the bereaved family over death of Madagali Local Government Area Party Chairman, Alhaji Umaru Abubakar Yuguda.
The Governor upon his arrival at Yola International Airport Sunday morning proceeded to the deceased family compound in Jambutu Jimeta where extended his condolences to the mourners.
He described the death of Alhaji Yuguda as a great loss to the state, stressing that the deceased person will be sorely missed as he has built a long lasting legacy through his contributions to the development of the state.
Governor Umaru Fintiri said though his exit was painful at a time when his services are most needed but was quick to observe that he has a well life spent, calling on the bereaved family to uphold his good legacies.
“This is a great loss to our dear state. We will of course miss his dogged forthrightness to servicing the humanity. We pray that God will grant him eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear this loss.
“We will continue to remember, Alhaji Yuguda for his exemplary and unique lifestyle. He has demonstrated commitment to championing the course of democracy in Adamawa and Nigeria as a whole,” he said.
He prayed to God to grant the soul of the deceased party chairman eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, reminding them that death is inevitable to every mortal.
Some members of the bereaved family thanked Governor Umaru Fintiri for identifying with them during their trying moment and prayed to God to grant him Aljannatul Firdausi.
Late Alhaji Umar Abubakar Yuguda died last Friday after a brief Illness at the age of seventy eight and left behind 4 wives, 17 children, 5 grand children and siblings.
