Defence minister mourns Kaduna deputy governor’s father
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has condoled with Kaduna State deputy governor, Hadiza Balarabe, over the death of her father.
In a statement on Monday, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the special adviser on media to Mr Musa, described the loss of a patriarch as a profound and painful experience.
He noted that fathers serve as pillars of wisdom, strength and moral guidance for their families and society at large.
He paid tribute to the deceased, describing him as a man who lived an impactful life and nurtured a legacy of dedicated public service, integrity and leadership, which, he said, was reflected in the exemplary service of the deputy governor.
“On behalf of the Ministry of Defence and the entire security architecture of our nation, I extend our deepest sympathies to Her Excellency, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, her family, and the entire people of Kaduna State during this moment of grief,” Mr Musa stated.
The minister prayed to God to grant the deceased eternal rest, comfort the bereaved family and give them the strength to bear the loss.
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