{"id":109538,"date":"2024-02-04T21:12:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T20:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/tinubu-mourns-as-former-yobe-governor-bukar-ibrahim-passes-on"},"modified":"2024-02-04T23:32:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T22:32:49","slug":"tinubu-mourns-as-former-yobe-governor-bukar-ibrahim-passes-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/tinubu-mourns-as-former-yobe-governor-bukar-ibrahim-passes-on","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu mourns as former Yobe Governor Bukar Ibrahim passes on"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>President Bola Tinubu said he received the news of the passing of Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, former governor of Yobe State and Senator representing Yobe East, with immense grief.<\/p>\n

The President however extended his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the late Senator and the Government and people of Yobe State.<\/p>\n

A condolence message released by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu said, \u201cFormer Governor Ibrahim was a personal friend and a consummate leader who served the people of Yobe with dedication during his extensive political career.<\/p>\n

\u201dAs a senator for 12 years, his wealth of experience was a guiding force in the National Assembly. Generations to come will remember him for always placing the progress and welfare of the people at the heart of his service.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tinubu also prayed that Almighty God grant the departed statesman eternal rest.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu said he received the news of the passing of Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, former governor of Yobe State and Senator representing Yobe East, with immense grief. 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