President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday extended his condolences to the government and people of Niger State on the death of a former governor of the state, Abdulkadir Kure.
Abdulkadir Kure
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President also commiserated with the widow of the deceased, Senator Zaynab Kure and her children, all the Kure family and the Nupe people, on the death.
The statement read, “The President joins them in mourning the two-term governor and vibrant political leader who was a great promoter of peaceful co-existence, development and the unity of the Nigerian state throughout his life.
“President Buhari pays tribute to Engr. Kure’s unselfish dedication to the progress of his state, symbolised by his selfless services to his community even after leaving office.
“The President prays that the Almighty Allah will receive Governor Kure’s soul and comfort all who mourn him.”