The Kaduna State Government has formally announced the death of a former Deputy Governor, Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex).
The state government has declared Monday, 12th July 2021 as a work-free day in honour of his memory and service to the state.
According to a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor Media and Communication Muyiwa Adekeye, said
Architect Barnabas Bala, who served as Deputy Governor of Kaduna State from May 2015 to May 2019, died on Sunday in Abuja.
He said Malam Nasir el-Rufai had sent a personal message of condolence to the family, noting that it was a blessing to know Bantex and to work with him.
Adekeye said the governor acknowledged his commitment to the progress of Kaduna State and prayed God to grant him peaceful repose and to comfort his family.
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