Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has expressed his deepest condolences to the family and people of Fufore Local Government Area on the death of the Executive Chairman, Dr. Yahaya Saidu. Saidu passed away on Friday in Kaduna after a brief illness. Fintiri described the death as a painful loss to the state, highlighting Saidu's dedication to democratic governance and grassroots development.
The governor, represented by his deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, extended his condolences to the deceased's family and the people of Fufore. Farauta received the remains of the late council chairman at Yola International Airport and led a government delegation to Fufore, including the Chief of Staff, Government House, Yola, Dr. Edgar Amos, and commissioners. The delegation was a show of solidarity with the family and community in their moment of grief.
In his condolence message, Fintiri remembered Saidu as a dedicated public servant who demonstrated a genuine commitment to serving his people and the state. He noted that Saidu was just beginning to make significant contributions to the development of Fufore, and his death has left a void that will be difficult to fill. The governor praised Saidu's humility, diligence, and passion for community development.
Fintiri also acknowledged the late chairman's brief but promising stewardship, which demonstrated a strong commitment to the welfare of his people. He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive Saidu's shortcomings, grant him Aljannah Firdaus, and give his family and the people of the state the strength to bear the loss. The governor's message was a testament to Saidu's impact on the community.
The Lamido Fuunange, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Sani Ribadu, responded to the governor's condolences, saying the late chairman had earned the affection and appreciation of his people during his short tenure. The monarch thanked the government delegation for identifying with the family and community in their moment of grief and expressed appreciation to Governor Fintiri and his Kaduna State counterpart, Uba Sani, for supporting Saidu during his illness.
Funeral prayers for the late council chairman were held at the Lamido Fuunange's Palace in Fufore. Saidu is survived by three wives and four children. The community came together to pay their respects to the late chairman, who left a lasting legacy in his brief time in office. The government and people of Adamawa State continue to mourn his loss.
The death of Dr. Yahaya Saidu has sent shockwaves through the Adamawa State community, with many paying tribute to his dedication and service. As the state continues to grieve, Governor Fintiri's condolences serve as a reminder of the impact Saidu had on the lives of those around him. The legacy of the late chairman will live on through the countless lives he touched.
Key points
- Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has mourned the death of Fufore Local Government Area chairman Dr. Yahaya Saidu.
- Dr. Saidu died on Friday in Kaduna after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to democratic governance and grassroots development.
- The governor extended his condolences to the deceased's family and the people of Fufore, describing the death as a great loss to the state.
