President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of a former governor of Yobe and senator who represented Yobe East Senatorial district, at the Senate, Bukar Abba-Ibrahim.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday, noted that the President received the news with great grief.

The president said, “On behalf of the Federal Government, I extend my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the late senator and the government and people of Yobe State. Former governor Ibrahim was a personal friend and a consummate leader who served the people of Yobe with dedication during his extensive political career.

“As a senator for 12 years, his wealth of experience was a guiding force in the National Assembly. Generations to come will remember him for always placing the progress and welfare of the people at the heart of his service.’’

Mr Tinubu prayed that the Almighty God to grant the departed statesman eternal rest.

The former governor died on Sunday in a Saudi Arabia hospital after a protracted illness,

Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, media aide to Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, who confirmed the death, said the deceased will be buried in Saudi Arabia, adding that funeral services would be conducted in Yobe.

(NAN)