Mandiya represented the Katsina South Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate from 2019 to 2023 during the 9th National Assembly.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Bello Mandiya, a former senator who represented the Katsina South Senatorial District, has passed away at the age of 62.
His death was announced by a close associate, Malam Maiwada DanMalam, in a Facebook post.
According to him, the funeral prayer for the former federal lawmaker will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Apo Legislative Quarters in Abuja.
“Funeral prayers will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja,” DanMalam wrote.
Also confirming his demise, Ibrahim Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda, said in a statement that Mandiya died on Monday in Abuja and would be buried in Abuja on Tuesday.
Although the cause of his death was not disclosed, Radda expressed sadness over the former legislator’s death and described it as a loss to his state and Nigeria as a whole.
“I received with shock and deep sadness the news of the death of Senator Bello Mandiya. His passing is a great loss to Katsina State and Nigeria,” he said.
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The governor added that the former senator contributed to public service at both the state and federal levels.
“Senator Mandiya dedicated part of his life to public service and served our people with commitment. His contributions will be remembered,” Radda said.
He went on to condole with Mandiya’s family, former governor of the state Aminu Masari, the people of Katsina South, his political associates, and his former colleagues in the Senate, praying for the repose of the former senator’s soul.
Mandiya represented the Katsina South Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate from 2019 to 2023.
Before his election to the Senate, he served as Chief of Staff to former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari.
He was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and served in the 9th National Assembly until 2023.
