President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the government and people of Kaduna State to mourn Architect Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex), a former Deputy Governor of the State during the first tenure of Governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai who has just died.
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, he described Architect Bantex as a true gentleman and consummate professional, who would be fondly remembered for his many years of distinguished service in his home State.
He said he would also be remembered for his patriotism to the nation as well as forthrightness in politics.
The President also affirmed that the former Deputy Governor, who served as chairman of Kaura Local Government Council and member representing Kaura Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was a potent voice on peace, stability and progress at the state and national levels.
The President extendex his deepest condolences to the family of Bala, his friends, associates and many followers, who benefited immensely from his responsible stewardship as a public servant and political office holder.
President Buhari prayed God, the Almighty to grant the departed eternal rest and comfort those who mourned him.
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