Vice President Kashim Shettima has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Alhaji Sule Galadima Garo, following the passing of their elder brother, Alhaji Abubakar Sule Garo, fondly known as Babangida.
In a condolence message delivered on Thursday, the Vice President sympathised with Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 Kano State election, and the entire Garo family, describing the late Abubakar Garo as a deeply respected and devoted community leader.
The deceased was a former Managing Director of the Abubakar Rimi Market Management Board in Kano State, where he was known for his administrative skills and commitment to public service.
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In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said, “his demise has left me, as well as many others, saddened. He was a proud and dedicated citizen who loved working for the common people.
“He was a most committed advocate of his community who endeared himself to many with his politeness, kindness, and commitment to the well-being of his people”, the Vice President said in his message.
Shettima noted that the late Abubakar Sule Garo’s life was marked by quiet service, humility, and a deep connection with the grassroots.
He also commended the deceased’s efforts in promoting peace and development within his community.
Praying for the peaceful repose of the departed soul, Shettima said, “In this time of grief, I express my condolences to the family and comfort all those he left behind. I pray Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the departed and receive his soul into eternal peace.”