PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LALONG CONDOLES HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER, GAGDI OVER DEATH OF FATHER.

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has condoled Member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi over the death of his father, Mallam Adamu Yusuf Gagdi, who died on Thursday 16th July 2020.

Governor Lalong in a condolence message described the death of Mallam Adamu, a renowned and respectable Islamic scholar and the Imam of Gum-Gagdi Mosque, Kanam LGA of Plateau State, as a great loss to his immediate family, community and Plateau State as a whole.

He said “Late Mallam Adamu was a rallying point in his community as he used his position as an Islamic cleric to not only teach virtues of love, peace, tolerance and hardwork, but also engaged in mentoring the youths to value humility above undue search for quick glory”.

Lalong particularly recognised his contributions towards fostering dialogue and understanding among people of different tribes, religions and socio-political persuasions which has contributed to restoring peace on the Plateau.

Lalong said the State shares the pain with members of his family, particularly the Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, and urged them to continue to honour his memory by ensuring that his legacies are sustained in the service of humanity.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham, ANIPR
Director of Press &Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
16th July 2020.

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Gov. Lalong Condoles Rep. Gagdi Over Death of Father