Gov Abdulrazaq also commiserated with the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Sulu-Gambari and AbdulKadir Mahe’s immediate family
By Kehinde Okeowo
Kwara State governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has expressed sadness over the death of his Chief of Staff, AbdulKadir Mahe.
He made his feelings known in Ilorin on Saturday via a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.
According to Gov Abdulrazaq, his late Chief of Staff was a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant and a statesman.
The statement read, ‘In total submission to the will of Allah, we regret to announce the passing of the Chief of Staff to His Excellency, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe.
“He died this morning, December 28, 2024, as has been destined by Allah.
“The late CoS will be buried today, Saturday, at his residence on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin, after the Asr prayer.
“His Excellency deeply mourns the death of Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant, and a statesman.”
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The governor also commiserated with the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the immediate family of late AbdulKadir Mahe, government establishments and cabinet members.
“We ask for the understanding of everyone at this mournful period as the government and family mourn the quintessential public servant.
“We pray that Allah accept his return, ease his accounts, admit him to al-jannah Firdaus, and uphold his family upon goodness.”
AbdulKadir Mahe reportedly passed away on Saturday at his Adewole residence in Ilorin metropolis at the age of 75.
He was a senior staff at the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Ilorin, before joining the state civil service, where he served as permanent secretary and clerk of the state House of Assembly before his retirement.
