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By INUSA NDAHI, Maiduguri
Governor of Yobe state, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, on Sunday paid a condolence visit to his Borno state counterpart Prof. Babagana Zulum over the death of former Governor of the old Borno state, Alhaji Mohammed Goni and the Shehu of Bama Alh. Kyari Umar Ibn El-kanemi.
Governor Buni described the death of the two leaders as sad and a great loss to the people.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Director General Media and Press Affairs to Governor Buni, Mallam Mamman Mohammed, which was made available to our Correspondent.
The governor according to Mamman while presenting condolence letter to Zulum, said 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 and
followership 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.