By Muhammad B. Muhammad
Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamama State has condoled with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu over the death of his immediate senior brother, Mr Salihu Ribadu.
The Governor who was out of the state for official engagement extended his condolences to the Ribadu family house in Yola, through a powerful delegation led by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Awwal Tukur.
Governor Fintiri described deceased as an accomplished man with positive impact on the state, saying his integrity and indefatigable attention to public business will no doubt be sorely missed.
He however prayed to God to grant late Salihu Ribadu eternal rest and Aljannatul Firdausi and the family left behind, the courage to bear the irreparable and monumental loss for Adamawa State.
The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu expressed gratitude on behalf of the family to the Governor and the state government for identifying with them at their trying and indeed sad moment.
The legacy of Salihu Ahmadu Ribadu will forever be cherished, and his dedication will always be remembered. He was a veterinary Doctor and died on Sunday morning in Yola at the age 68, living behind a wife and 12 children.
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