Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has commiserated with the family, friends and members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly over the death of a lawmaker, Ado Wakili.
In a statement, Director of Press Affairs, Bauchi State Government House, Mr Suleman Dambam, stated that Wakili, a member representing Burra Constituency of Ningi Local Government Area, died on June 16, three days to the end of his tenure after a brief illness.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mohammed described the death of the deceased as a great loss to the state, especially the people of Burra Constituency, and his colleagues at the state Assembly.
He said the lawmaker would be remembered for his contributions and sterling qualities in the political landscape of Bauchi State.
The governor urged his family, friends, and members of his constituency whom he represented and worked for during his lifetime, to ensure that his legacies were sustained.