Former senate president mourns Bukar Abba Ibrahim

Former senate president mourns Bukar Abba Ibrahim

By: Yahaya Wakili

President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, mourns the death of the first civilian governor of Yobe State, Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim.

Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, in a statement, described the deceased as a dedicated politician and public servant who recorded significant achievements as governor.

According to him, Sen. Bukar was also an outstanding legislator and a bridge builder who worked tirelessly to promote peace, unity, and progress in Nigeria.

“I received the shocking news of the death of former Governor of Yobe State, Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, with a heavy heart.

“Senator Ibrahim was a committed leader, a dedicated politician, and a public servant who contributed immensely to the development of Yobe and Nigeria in general.

“During his tenure as governor from 1999 to 2007, Yobe State witnessed significant progress in various sectors, including education, infrastructure, healthcare, and agriculture.

He introduced a free education program in Yobe state in 2004, which provided free education to primary and secondary school students in the state. The program helped to increase school enrollment and reduce the illiteracy rate in the state.

He was an outstanding legislator who represented Yobe East Senatorial District in the National Assembly from 2007 to 2019. He served as chairman and member of several senate committees.

 Sen. Ibrahim was a true democrat and a bridge builder who worked tirelessly to promote unity, peace, and progress in Nigeria.

He will be sorely missed for his immense contributions to the development of his senatorial district our dear state, and Nigeria.

“I express my heartfelt condolences to his family, the Yobe State Government, and indeed, all Nigerians who mourn his loss.

“May Almighty Allah (SWT) grant his soul Aljannatur Fidaus Amin.
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Former senate president mourns Bukar Abba Ibrahim