A day after Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Governor of Oyo state, Senator Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi at his Lagos residence, Saturday, he was in Ibadan, Sunday, for burial of the deceased in-law and former governor.
He was accompanied by the Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Abdul’aziz Garba Gafasa, Nasiru Aliko Koki, party elder and Murtala Sule Garo, Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftancy Affairs.
In Ibadan, governor Ganduje prayed for the reposed soul of Senator Ajimobi and urged his family to follow the footsteps of the deceased former governor.
While re-extending the condolences of the government and people of Kano state to the family and government of Oyo state, he reiterated that Nigeria, as an entity, loses an illustrious son, whose patriotic commitment would be remembered for unpredictable time.
Governor Ganduje joined many other governors and other dignitaries in Ibadan, who also attended the burial under strict adherence of the COVID-19 protocols. They all prayed for Almighty Allah’s Forgiveness to late Ajimobi.
Abba Anwar
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kano State
Sunday, 28th June, 2020
