Speaker Nasarawa State House of Assembly Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, Wednesday, condoled with Governor Abdullahi Sule, the emir of Lafia Justice Sidi Bage (Rtd) and the entire citizens of the state over the demise of nine illustrious sons and daughters of the state within some weeks.
This was contained in a statement by his press secretary Jibrin Gwamna and made available to newsmen in Lafia.
He expressed shock and deep concern with the passing away of notable citizens of the state within the shortest period of time and prayed God to forgive their shortcomings and reward them with paradise as well as comfort their families.
The statement indicates that the state Tuesday lost Alhaji Usman Apkoshi, former chairman of the State Internal Revenue Board and retired Permanent Secretary just as the last weekend witnessed the demise of Ambassador Polycap Azige, pioneer chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Halilu Envulanza, a little holder in Eggon land and father to Danladi Halilu Envulanza the immediate past secretary of national judicial commission.
Similarly at the period, the statement said the state loss Alhaji Ibrahim Dahiru, a retired permanent Secretary in the state an uncle to house of representatives member Abubakar Sarkin Dahiru and the demise of a second class traditional ruler, Alhaji Adamu Muhammed Abubakar sarkin Nunku.
The speaker also identified the demise of pioneer APC chairman in the state Arch. Stanley Buba, former state Director of National Orientation Agency Mr Elisha Iya Kwari as well as Abdullahi Abubakar Aso, the Madakin Keffi and that of Mrs Rebecca Isaac Umaru, former Provost College of Education Akwanga.
He described their demise as a colossal loss and a big blow to the state, and further condoled with the family members of the deceased over the painful loss and enjoined all to accept it as the will of God.
