Former Nigerian Governor is Dead
GoldenNewsNg gathered that A former military governor of Kano state (1996 – 1998) Dominic Oneya, was on Thursday, August 5, reported dead at the age of 73 years.
This was announced on Thursday by Abubakar Aminu Ibrahim, the media aide of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, The Cable reports.
He died in Kaduna on Friday, July 16. The Jigawa state government announced his demise in a press statement by Habibu Nuhu Kila, the special adviser on media to the governor, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar.
the Jigawa governor described General Aliyu’s death as a great loss to the people and government of the northern state.
He said that the deceased sacrificed his life in the service of humanity. Governor Badaru prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant him eternal rest and give his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
General Aliyu served as the military administrator of Jigawa state under General Sani Abacha’s regime.
Nigerians react
Reacting to General Aliyu’s death on Facebook, Ezekiel Luke Bwala said:
“May Almighty Allah accept his good service to humanity and Grant him Aljanatu Firdausi.”
Yusuf Aliyu Sajo said:
“May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Firdausi.”
Onyinye Ezeama said:
“Endpoint of all human, father may we be found righteous in your sight in Jesus name amen. Rip n comfort to those left behind.”
