Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has expressed sadness over the death of the wife of his Deputy, Hajiya Zainab Garba.
The Governor, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described the death of the wife of his Deputy as a great loss to the State.
He said, “it is indeed devastating news and a trying moment not only for his Deputy but the government and the entire people of the State.
“Bago, commiserating with his Deputy over the loss, encouraged him to see the demise of his wife as an act of Allah, and be consoled by the fact that the deceased lived a good life.
“He said the State Executive Council share in his loss and will provide every needed support at this moment of grief”.
The Governor then prayed to Allah to forgive all the shortcomings of the deceased and grant her Aljanna Firdausi.
He also prayed that Allah will comfort his Deputy, and all Nigerlites.