Gov. Buni condoles his Borno collegue over death of Ex gov, Emir

L-R Gov. Buni of Yobe State  and Gov. Zulum of Borno State during the condolence visit in Maiduguri

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni today met with his Borno State colleague and condole him over the loss of prominent son of the state within a very short time.
Gov. Buni who was on his way from Abuja after meeting with Mr. President in Abuja last week made a brief stop at Maiduguri where he personally meet with Gov. Zulum and conveyed the condolences and sympathies of the government and people of Yobe over the tragedies that have befallen Borno in recent times.
Gov. Buni in his condolence message commiserated with the government and people of Borno over the passing on of the former governor of old Borno State, Mohammed Goni and the Emir of Bama, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Kyari Umar Elkanami.
 
Recalled that Governor Goni, the second Republic Governor rule Borno when Yobe was yet created.
The condolence message which was made available to journalist by the Director General Press and Media Affairs to Gov. Buni, Mamman Mohammed o described the death of the two leaders as "sad and a great loss to the people".
The governor quoted as telling  Zulum, that late Mohammed Goni had during his administration executed various development projects of which Yobe state was a beneficiary.
"He was a true statesman and astute administrator" Buni said.
The governor also described the late Shehu of Bama as a man of peace and a leader with the respect andfollowership of his people.
"On behalf of my self, government and people of Yobe state, l extend our sincere condolences to the family, government and people of Borno state and, the fortitude to bear the loss."
Governor Mai Mala Buni prayed for the repose of the gentle souls of the departed leaders.

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