Former Minister Passes Away at 76
Former Minister Passes Away…..
In a somber turn of events, Alhaji Bello Maitama Yusuf, a distinguished figure in Nigerian politics and a former senator (1999-2007), has passed away. He breathed his last in the early hours of Friday in Kano, marking the end of a storied journey at the age of 76.
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A close family friend of the departed, Alhaji Hussaini Dalhatu, verified the sad news, expressing that the funeral prayer for the revered figure, known as Sardauna Dutse, would be held after the Jumu’at prayer at the Emir of Kano’s palace.
Born in Gwaram, Jigawa State in 1947, Bello Maitama Yusuf held significant governmental roles during his tenure. He served as the Minister of Interior in 1981, and later as the Minister of Commerce in 1982. His contributions to the socio-political landscape of Nigeria are indelible, and his passing is deeply mourned by colleagues, acquaintances, and the nation at large.
As the nation bids farewell to this illustrious statesman, his legacy will continue to be celebrated, and his impact on Nigerian politics will be remembered for generations to come. The outpouring of condolences from across the nation stands as a testament to the profound influence Alhaji Bello Maitama Yusuf had on his community and country.
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