Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed sadness over the death of the former Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Sani Lawan Kofar Mata.
The governor described Kofar Mata’s death as a great loss to Kano State, commending his contributions to public service and the welfare of pilgrims.
In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, relatives, associates and the people of Kano State.
The governor said Kofar Mata would be remembered for his dedication to serving the state and his contributions to improving the pilgrims’ welfare system.
Yusuf prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, grant him Jannatul Firdaus and give his family, friends and the people of Kano the strength to bear the loss.
He also urged the deceased’s family to take solace in the fact that death is inevitable, while praying that Allah would reward Kofar Mata for his service to humanity.
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