- Few weeks after the death of Senator Wakili, Nigeria legislative arm has again been thrown into mourning following the death Hon. Umar Buba Jibrin, Deputy Leader of the House of Representatives
Jibrin who died in the early hours of Friday, after a long protracted illness represents Lokoja Federal constituency.
jibril, 58 will be buried today after jumat service in Lokoja
Speaker of the House of Reps Hon Yakubu Dogara who announce Jibrin’s death on his social media page said he was an upright man, a leader per excellence, a patriotic, committed and hardworking lawmaker, worthy representative. He was a one time speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly.”
He will be greatly missed by all and may his gentle soul rest in peace.
” We extend our heart felt condolences to his immediate family, his wives, children, relations, constituents and the people of Kogi State.
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, on Friday in Lokoja expressed “deep shock” over the demise of one of the state’s most astute politicians, Hon. Buba Umar Jibril.
Bello described the late Jibril as a man who “lived in the hearts of his people”, saying the vacuum he left in the state and the ruling party will be difficult to fill, according to a statement by Kingsley Fanwo, the Director General of Media and Publicity.
“The late former Kogi State House of Assembly Speaker and a Principal Officer of the House of Representatives was a man of the people. His life is a book for anyone aspiring for greatness to read.
“The late Jibril identified with his people and lived a life of serving the poor in his constituency.
“He was a successful politician and a lesson in positivism; a man who chose to take his destiny in his hand on several occasions.
“He will be remembered for his astuteness and purposeful leadership as well as his philanthropic life and service to humanity.
“The New generation of Kogites and Nigerians at large will have a lot to learn from the life of the great patriot”.
The governor assured the people of Kogi that the “departed hero and indomitable grassroots commander” would be immortalised to keep the memories of his great contributions to the development of Kogi and Nigeria as a whole.
