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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Secretary to Niger State Government, SSG, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the former Commissioner of Youth and Sports in the state, Emmanuel Duza Babur.<\/p>\n

Babur who is the Director General of Special Projects died yesterday in Abuja at the age of 47 after a brief illness.<\/p>\n

In his condolence message, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane described Duza Babur\u2019s death as unexpected and unfortunate, particularly at this period when Niger State and, indeed, Nigeria need his experience and expertise.<\/p>\n

Matane noted that the tenure of the late Babur as Commissioner of Youth and Sports, during the first term of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, witnessed tremendous achievements and developments in the sector.<\/p>\n

The SSG stated, \u201cthe Niger State Government is saddened by the loss of Hon. Emmanuel Duza, our respected Director General and former Commissioner of Youth and Sports. Hon. Duza Babur was a man of intellect, talent and deep conviction who will be sorely missed.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the people and Government of Niger State, \u201cI commiserate with the immediate family of the deceased on this huge loss, may the Good Lord grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and give the family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the loss\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Secretary to Niger State Government, SSG, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the former Commissioner of Youth and Sports in the state, Emmanuel Duza Babur. 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