Bauchi governor mourns aide, ex-deputy governor’s children killed in car crash
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- Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed expressed grief over the deaths of his Special Adviser on Higher Education, Yakubu Ibrahim, and two children of former Deputy Governor Baba Tela in separate incidents.
- Ibrahim, an educationist and former commissioner, died in Abuja after a prolonged illness, with the governor eulogizing his integrity and commitment to education.
- The governor also mourned the loss of Tela's children, Mustapha and Ummi, who died in a road accident on the Bauchi–Azare Road.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed is mourning the loss of two prominent figures: his Special Adviser on Higher Education, Yakubu Ibrahim, and the children of former Deputy Governor Baba Tela. The governor expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic incidents, which have cast a shadow of grief over the state.
Governor Bala Mohammed described late Yakubu Ibrahim as a distinguished public servant whose life was defined by integrity, humility, selfless service and an unrelenting passion for the advancement of education.
Yakubu Ibrahim, an elder statesman, educationist, and former Commissioner for Religious Affairs, passed away in Abuja following a protracted illness. Governor Mohammed, in a statement, described Ibrahim as a distinguished public servant whose life was marked by integrity, humility, and a dedication to education. He highlighted Ibrahim's invaluable contributions to the development and transformation of the education sector in Bauchi State, noting his legacy will inspire future generations.
He noted that the deceased made invaluable contributions to the growth and transformation of education in both the old Bauchi State and the present-day Bauchi State, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations.
In a separate tragedy, two children of former Deputy Governor Baba Tela, Mustapha and Ummi, died in a ghastly motor accident on Saturday. They were reportedly returning from Azare when the accident occurred along the Bauchi–Azare Road. Governor Mohammed received the news with profound shock and sadness, calling the incident a painful tragedy that deeply affected the state.
The Governor said the loss of two young lives in such
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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