The Speaker of House of Representatives, Speaker Yakubu Dogara a few minutes ago, released a statement on his social media page, mourning the death of ex-Governor of Gombe State Alhaji Abubakar Hashidu.
The Speaker who in his message commiserated with the government and people of Gombe State over the demise of the state’s first civilian Governor, describing his death as a huge loss to the people of Gombe State and the country as a whole.
Speaker Yakubu Dogara also in his statement, said the late Alhaji Hashidu was a visionary and exemplary leader who gave priority to the welfare of the people and laid the foundation for the enviable development taking place now in Gombe state. He said:
” As the first Executive Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Hashidu had brought to bear his wealth of experience in laying the foundation for the development of the then new state and distinguished himself as a man of vision and a pace setter; no wonder his four year tenure witnessed execution of people oriented projects and programmes as well as remarkable promotion of harmony and peaceful coexistence among the diverse people of the state”.
“He was a complete gentleman and accomplished public servant who showed uncommon love for the state and the people, as symbolized by his constant preaching of peace, unity and well-being of the people as well as engagement with stakeholders during his service years as a minister, state chief executive and even after leaving office”.
“My deepest condolences to his immediate family, the government and people of Gombe State for this irreparable loss.”
The late Alhaji Abubakar Habu Hashidu who was the Governor of Gombe State between 1999-2003 under the then All Peoples Party (APP), died on Friday 27th July, at his private residence in Gombe following a brief illness, and has since been buried according to Islamic laws.