Members of the National Assembly led by Senator Mohammed Magoro were in Minna Thursday night to condole with Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu over the death of Senator Dahiru Awaisu Kuta.
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Aliyu, Mr. Israel A. Ebije who made this known in a press statement in Minna yesterday said the senators while praying for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed called on the government and people of Niger state to take solace in Allah who gives and takes as He chooses.
The spokesman of the governor said the members of the National assembly comprising of 7 senators and 5 members House of Representatives eulogized the departed Senator which they said was hardworking and committed to service.
They however called on the governor to ensure that the good work of the senator are perpetuated adding that grieving alone will not help the state but continuity is what is expected in filling the vacuum he left in the wake of his death.
The statement further intimated that Governor Aliyu who was still in shock over the death of Senator Kuta prayed Allah (SWT) to grant him Aljanna Fidausi. He told the entourage that Niger and indeed Nigeria will miss the late Kuta.
He said “Senator Kuta was a very patriotic and compassionate person. He was so humble even as a prince, he preferred to be called a comrade. He participated fully in all his assignments and made his mark in every area of assignment he found himself”
“He would be missed not only by the people of Niger state but by his colleagues in the senate. I must therefore condole with you too as am aware the vacuum his death will cause would be tremendously felt in the hollow chambers physically and intellectually.”
The late Senator has been buried Friday according to Islamic rights. He was survived by a wife and four children.
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