Yahaya Bello
Governor Yahya Bello of Kogi state has expressed sadness over the death of the House of Representatives Deputy Majority leader, Hon. Buba Umar Jibril.
In a statement on Friday by his spokesperson, Kingsley Fanwo, he said the late Jibril was a man who “lived in the hearts of his people”.
He said: “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.”
