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By Anthony Maliki
Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has visited the widow and children of the former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Mr. Barnabas Bala, to comfort them and register his deep regrets over the sad incident.
The governor who visited the deceased’s residence in Abuja on Friday said the death of Late Barnabas Bala popularly known as Bantex is a personal loss to him and the people of Plateau State.
He said “He is one person that I don’t know whether to call a Kaduna or Plateau son. He spent a lot of his time in Plateau and considered it home. Even as Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, he was always passionate about happenings in Plateau State and contributed to finding solutions to many of our challenges. The same way he also came to us to see that we also collaborated with Kaduna State whenever there are challenges. I have lost a brother but I will not query God on what He has done. Bala lived a good life and I received the news with great shock”.
The deceased’s son, Mr. Banta Bala thanked the Governor for his visit and the friendship he had with his father, saying he personally saw their close relationship and also knew how the Governor supported his late father and also showed true friendship even during this difficult time.
Special prayers were conducted for the family and the soul of the deceased.
Similarly, the Governor was at the residence of the Late Executive Director Legal of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Mohammed Mahmood in Abuja to condole with the family. The Governor described the death of Mahmood as shocking and painful.
However, he said the deceased lived a life of compassion, hardwork, sincerity and commitment. He prayed God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
16th July 2021
