Late Ibrahim Maidoki
By Akanji Alowolodu, Gombe
Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has received with sadness, the news of the death of Mr. Ibrahim Maidoki, who until his death was a Deputy Manager with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Abuja.
Maidoki passed away recently in India where he went for medical treatment after a brief illness.
The Governor, in a message of condolence, described the demise of Maidoki, fondly called Ibro, as a big loss, not only to his immediate family and Tangale community, but to the entire state.
He noted that the late Maidoki was a humble and generous civil servant, who lived a simple life characterised by devotion to God and commitment to people’s welfare and community development.
He said that, “We have indeed lost philanthropist per excellence who was well known for his commitment to helping the less privileged and the most vulnerable in the society, particularly widows and orphans through his foundation.
Yahaya, on behalf of the government and people of Gombe State, conveyed his deepest condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, his associates and the Tangale community over the great loss, praying Almighty God to grant him eternal rest.
In the same vein, the Governor expressed grief over the demise of Alhaji Abdulmumini Musa (Yariman Kwami) who died on Tuesday in Gombe.
Governor Yahaya, in a statement, described the death of the community leader and traditional title holder as a big loss not only to his immediate family but the state in general.
He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the entire people of Kwami local government area over the great loss, praying Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Aljannat Firdaus.
Similarly, Governor Yahaya has commiserated with the people of Yamaltu Deba local government area over the loss of Alhaji Idi Baba Deba ( Dan Rimin Deba), who died in Gombe.
Governor Yahaya described the late Dan Rimin Deba as a grassroots politician and progressive man who contributed to the development of his community and impacted positively on the lives of many.
He prayed Almighty Allah to shower his rahama upon the deceased, grant him Aljannat Firdaus and give those he left behind the fortitude to bear the great loss as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Governor.
