The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) Wednesday expressed its condolences to Sheikh Ahmad Lemu, over the death of Abubakar Shehu Lemu, his eldest son.
The NGF stated this through its chairman and governor of Plateau state, Simon Lalong, in press release signed by his director of press and public affairs, Dr. Makut Macham.
Governor Lalong, condoling the revered Islamic Scholar and members of his family, described the death of the late Abubakar, as a great loss to the family, Niger state and the nation.
He said, “Late Abubakar, a retired director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, distinguished himself in serving the country meritoriously within and outside the country, and also impacting the lives of people particularly at the community level. The Northern Governors Forum shares in your pain at this moment of grief.”
The Forum noted that although the death of late Abubakar remains painful, “it has to be accepted as the wish of Allah who is his maker and decided to take him, having fulfilled his purpose on earth.”
Lalong prayed Allah (SWT) to grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort the family, noting that Late Abubakar will continue to be remembered for his humility, tolerance, generosity and service to humanity.
