Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya earlier today led a delegation to attend the funeral prayer ( Janazah) of the late elder statesman, Ambassador Aliyu Dala – Hassan.
The elder statesman and educationist, died in the early hours of today, Sunday, 5th September, 2021 at the age of 81 years.
Chief of staff Government House, Abubakar Inuwa Kari, member representing Gombe North in the state House of Assembly, Hon. Ali Baba Manu, Commissioners and other government officials as well as Emirs of Deba and Yamaltu were among other symphatizers that attended the Janazah prayer held at Izala Mosque, Shagon Goro, Gombe.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya had earlier, in a statement, described the late diplomat as a distinguished public servant, highly respected educationist, community leader and elder statesman with a pedigree of humility, honesty and hard work.
He said that the death of Ambassador Dala is a huge loss, not only to his immediate family but to the state and nation at large.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya urged members of the family to take solace in the fact that their father lived an honourable life both in service and in retirement, and left a legacy of dignity and honour.
The Governor extended his heartfelt condolences, on behalf of the Government and people of the state to the immediate family of the deceased as well as the Deba Emirate where he held the traditional title of Matawalle and senior council member until his demise.
Governor Inuwa also prayed Almighty Allah to grant him Aljannat Firdaus and comfort the bereaved family with fortitude to bear the great loss.
Born on 31st March, 1940, the late Aliyu Dala-Hassan served Nigeria meritoriously in various capacities and held several positions, including Nigerian Ambassador to Republic of Libya and High Commissioner to Malta, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ekiti State and Member representing North East in the National Assembly Service Commission among others.
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